Walk into any Alpena rink on a cold winter night and you can still picture it: a tall, lanky kid from the neighborhood standing in the crease, eyes locked on the puck, refusing to give an inch. Players like Cooper Black, a proud Alpena High School Wildcat alumnus who has risen from the local ...
The purpose of serving on a school board is to govern with an unbiased perspective, keeping decisions focused with the best interest of students & the school system. It involves following established policy, respecting leadership and professional input from the superintendent, seeking legal advisement and making objective decisions without risking financial burden to the district. During my 20 year tenure as a board member on both the APS Board of Education and the AMA Intermediate School District, I was honored by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) with an Award of ...
Science is the eyes and ears of fishery managers. Without science, managers would be groping in the dark as they try to solve resource problems and enhance fisheries. Let’s define what I mean by “science”. Dr. Greg Corace nicely summarized what science means in forest and wildlife ...
The Michigan House on Thursday OK'd a bill that would give Mackinac Island authority over all aspects of ferry services to the tourist destination, including prices for not only fares but also parking and baggage handling. Just before the start of the Memorial Day weekend, the House passed Senate Bill 304 by a 91-16 vote Thursday, with all opposition coming from Republicans. The legislation now goes to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Because it amends the island's charter, it would only take effect if a majority of its residents approve it. Both St. Ignace and Mackinaw City oppose the ...
ALPENA — Throughout the remainder of 2026, Alpena will host a wide range of community events as part of Alpena 250, a year-long celebration marking two major milestones: the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 50th Anniversary of the Alpena Bi-Path, according a City of Alpena press release on Thursday. The release stated that the celebration will bring together local organizations, institutions, businesses, and residents to commemorate Alpena’s shared history while celebrating the public spaces, creativity, and civic connections. Events and activities will ...
MICHIGAN — According to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office, MDOT is suspending work and lifting traffic restrictions wherever possible this holiday weekend to ease congestion and increase safety (100 out of 168 projects). According to a press release on Thursday, AAA estimates more than ...
