I have virtually attended the Alpena Public Schools (APS) Board meetings for the past six months. My observations: ~ The rain garden that was designed by reputable architects was voted down even though there was a grant for the garden. ~ The Board promoted a "bathroom policy" that was ...

With the lack of enough funds for our Public Schools, it is important that that money is spent wisely. Our children’s education should always come first. I am concerned that school board members want to add another law firm when they have used the same one for 60 years. The new law firm ...

At their June 30th meeting our school board took a problematic turn voting 5-2 to add a second law firm to the APS payroll. Here are the facts about the Kallman Group. They have two attorneys on staff (father and son) who have no experience representing public schools. They are considered an ...

“Thank you again for your past service and for helping us with this transition.” — MBTF President Despite attending monthly meetings, our tenure never appeared on any agenda and there was no conversation with us. No vote was ever taken, as per the bylaws. To be clear, we did not resign ...

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in support of our local library, and of the right of an individual to have the freedom to read whatever he or she chooses. I would also like to encourage our county commissioners to appoint to the library board an individual who has experience, who ...

Well, maybe Alpena is no longer that well-kept secret. Last week, some 18 countries and 22 states arrived in Alpena to compete in the International ROV competition. To observe the diversity and blending of the thousands of people was encouraging and enlightening. With these people, our ...