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Visit Santa in downtown Alpena

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ALPENA – Santa Claus is coming to Downtown Alpena This December, stop by his house at Culligan Plaza to meet Santa, get your photo taken, and tell him your wishes for this Christmas. Santa will be in his house, which is located in the parking lot of Culligan Plaza, on the following ...

Lorin Crosby fundraiser on Saturday

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A benefit is being held for Lorin Crosby on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Alpena Sportsmen's Club at 4260 M-32 in Alpena. There will be a BBQ dinner served, a live auction and bake sale. The cost for a plate is $20 for adult and children, nine years old and under is only $10. For ...

Besser Museum to host author Gail Heath for Christmas reading

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The Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan will host author and educator Gail Heath on Dec. 22 for a family-friendly author program and reading of her new Christmas story, Miracle on the Mountain: An Appalachian Christmas, which begins at 3 p.m. Heath’s newest book has already earned critical ...

AAA Safety Alert: Secure Your Tree Before Driving It Home

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DEARBORN — As families head out to buy a freshly cut Christmas tree, AAA urges drivers to take extra care when transporting it home. An improperly secured tree isn’t just a threat to your vehicle; it’s a hazard to everyone on the road. “Nothing will ruin your holiday spirit faster ...

Avery wants Target to be whatever Alpena needs for the future

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ALPENA — Newly appointed executive director of Target Alpena Development Corporation (Target), Lenny Avery, says his goals for the organization are to focus on economic development. Avery will succeed Michael “Mike” Mahler who is retiring at the end of the year. Avery told The News ...