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Alpena FFA hosts annual fruit and nut fundraiser

ALPENA - Once again this year the Alpena FFA is holding its annual fruit and nut sale fundraiser to raise funds to support chapter activities. Chapter members will be selling quality fruit, nuts, and candies. Citrus fruit sold this year include Californian navels, red grapefruit, and ...

The Salvation Army names Red Kettle chair

ALPENA – The Salvation Army Advisory Board has chosen their fifth annual Red Kettle Chair. Major Prezza Morrison announced on Monday. “We have chosen a wonderful woman who was a businesswoman who gave much to the community. Her business, the Olivet Christian Bookstore, was an important ...

UP communities collect winter coats

LANSING – With biting temperatures making their annual return and people beginning to grab for their heavy coats, Upper Peninsula communities are working to make coats available to those who need them. For example, the State Police typically has an annual coat drive, the Baraga County ...

Fall watercolor painting class at Alcona County Library

HARRISVILLE - Join young artist Abigail Adams of Flora & Fox Designs for a cozy afternoon of watercolor painting at the Alcona County Library’s Harrisville branch at 312 W. Main St on Friday from 3 p.m. until – 5 p.m. Participants will bring fall colors to life while painting a whimsical scene of a cottage by the river. Bring a friend, a cozy drink, and settle in for a laid-back afternoon of chatting, creating, and enjoying the season. The cost is $5 for supplies. For ages 8 years old and older. Space may be limited. Please call 989-724-6796 to register.