….says the Grand Wizard of the Alpena Public School Board, Eric Lawson. It appears as though he really doesn’t want to hear from the public. In September he created an extensive list of what could be said at school board meetings and what was prohibited, including clapping. Lawson even had ...

The 10/9/25 issue of The Alpena News contained an op-ed column authored by Jeffrey Brasie, ‘America has become a shooting gallery’. In his column Brasie calls for more gun control and cites violence statistics from the Gun Violence Archive, ABC New/Axios, Pew Research, and CNN, all ...

Dear Board Members, Let's discuss the pressing matters facing our school district, it is crucial that you shift your focus to the ongoing bussing issue. While community engagement and positive interactions are important, they pale in comparison to the real challenges our parents face ...

It’s important that discussions about school policy mention facts rather than speculation and personal attacks. The issue surrounding the so-called “Potty Policy” deserves clarity, not conspiracy theories that Diane O’Connor mentioned on 10/25. The insinuation that these parents ...

At the school board meeting, during public comment time (the same 3 minutes any district resident may use to say almost anything), I prayed for peace, Godly wisdom, unity, and protection over all board members, all staff, and all students. That prayer wasn't political theater. It wasn't ...

Deer hunting season always brings forth the fact that our long winter is about to descend upon us once again. That, in itself, is depressing. BUT, there is a solution that can give us a temporary solace. What could do that, you ask? No surprise here: go see "Deer Camp" at Alpena Civic Theatre. ...