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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

It’s disappointing to see Alpena Public Schools Board President Eric Lawson accusing members of the public of “grandstanding” when they choose to speak up at board meetings. The truth is, it appears Mr. Lawson himself is the one engaging in the very behavior he criticizes. At a ...

It was always a puzzle. Why would school board members Eric Lawson, Monica Dziesinski, Sarah Costain and AJ MacArthur seek to bankrupt our school system by implementing, what has become known as, the Potty Policy. They were advised by Thrun Law and the ACLU that the policy would incite an ...

I’m really worried about how some of our school board’s conservative members are being treated. These are good people who stepped up to serve our community — and instead of support, they’re getting constant attacks and harassment, with their words twisted and their intentions ...