I would like to take a moment to celebrate and recognize the talented students who participate in the AHS and TBJH band and choir programs. I recently attended both spring concerts and these performances were truly impressive. The dedication, hard work, and countless hours of practice put ...

It has been a delight to move to Alpena some 39 years ago and to see the progress that the world of education has been able to make during these years...often under challenging circumstances. Since this world of education has been a personal life's work, I consider myself a bit of a ...

The Alpena News welcomes Letters to the Editor from residents in Northeast Michigan. These editorials are published weekly on Saturdays and can be found on A4 of our commentary section and The Alpena News website. Whether you’d like to comment on local politics, offer praise for a local ...

I applaud the current school board we currently have. Despite the political witch hunt by a politically motivated group of people seeking a recall, the Alpena School Board is showing every day that the education and success of our students is the most important goal to them. They mentioned ...

I am a proud product of public education. My entire K-12 experience was within Alpena Public Schools. Dedicated professional school staff including food service, custodians, teachers, and school secretaries set me up for long-term success. Without my public education I would not be where I ...

Everyone says “Not In My Backyard”. Recently the extension of Third Avenue to Tamarac Road (?) was suggested citing emergency vehicles could get there faster. People who built or bought very expensive homes protested. The Fairgrounds lies within the city limits. Homes were built along the ...