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Retirements & budget force administrative changes at APS
May 16, 2012 – 5:00 am | Comments Off
Retirements & budget force administrative changes at APS

There are quite a few changes in store at the administrative level at Alpena Public Schools next year.

Partisan candidates file for Alpena County offices
May 16, 2012 – 4:53 am | Comments Off
Partisan candidates file for Alpena County offices

A number of late filers beat the deadline Tuesday afternoon, and are seeking various elected positions within Alpena County.

APS to buy elementary math textbooks – new instructional requirements
May 16, 2012 – 4:50 am | Comments Off
APS to buy elementary math textbooks – new instructional requirements

Alpena Public Schools is continuing its quest to improve student learning in mathematics.

ACC VP leaves for Great Basin College in Nevada
May 16, 2012 – 4:44 am | Comments Off
ACC VP leaves for Great Basin College in Nevada

The vice president for academic and student affairs is leaving Alpena Community College to become president of a university in Nevada.

DNR officials meet in Gaylord to talk about forest issues
May 16, 2012 – 4:40 am | Comments Off
DNR officials meet in Gaylord to talk about forest issues

Citizens interested in the management of state forests should head to Gaylord Wednesday.

6 local girls compete for Miss Princess title
May 16, 2012 – 4:36 am | Comments Off
6 local girls compete for Miss Princess title

Six young ladies from northern Michigan will be competing for the title of Miss Sunrise Side Princess on Friday.

Ossineke man makes crude calls to City of Alpena Police
May 16, 2012 – 4:30 am | Comments Off
Ossineke man makes crude calls to City of Alpena Police

An Ossineke man faces up to six months in jail for making harassing and vulgar phone calls to City of Alpena Police.

Driver ticketed for causing fender bender at Chisholm & 3rd
May 16, 2012 – 4:24 am | Comments Off
Driver ticketed for causing fender bender at Chisholm & 3rd

No one was seriously injured Tuesday, when two vehicles collided at the intersection of Chisholm Street and Third Avenue in Alpena.

ARMC: New treatment options for ADHA
May 16, 2012 – 4:20 am | Comments Off
ARMC: New treatment options for ADHA

Alpena Regional Medical Center is hosting a free presentation on new treatment options for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Michigan Gov. signs cyber school measure into law
May 16, 2012 – 4:10 am | Comments Off
Michigan Gov. signs cyber school measure into law

More online charter schools will be allowed in Michigan under a law signed by Governor Rick Snyder.