After decades of bi-partisan opposition to Russian aggression, including three years of bi-partisan support for Ukraine in their fight against Putin’s latest attempt to take over their country, Trump appears to be treating Russia as an ally. The despicable attack by Trump and Vance against ...

Last Saturday’s Alpena News (March 1) reported a pivotal moment in geopolitics, not on the front page, but rather past the notice about changes in the billing cycle for water services, past the list of winning lottery numbers, past the “Cheers and Jeers” section, past the editorials, ...

As a former consultant and educator of high-needs infants, I can attest to the importance of reminding families of PL 94-142, or IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1975). In short, this act ensures that all children, regardless of ability, have the right to a free and ...

Growing up in Hubbard Lake, we only had three TV stations, no 24-hour Cartoon Network back then. So most Saturday mornings you could find me munching my Coco Pebbles and getting my weekly cartoon allotment. Often, a PSA aired for the Peace Corps, it would dynamically transform my life’s path. ...

Look, farming is tough enough without the government making it harder. There’s a program that’s been around since 1996 that is helping farmers and landowners protect their soil and water while keeping their farms productive. It’s been a lifeline for small and mid-sized farmers who don’t ...

I was thrilled when I heard about a possible rain garden at Alpena High School. The rain garden would be installed in the unused gravel portion of the AHS parking lot which is being rebuilt and resurfaced this summer. APS has no future use for this area. APS will incur no costs for the ...