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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Quilt Guild to meet Thursday

ALPENA - The Gone To Pieces Quilt Guild is having its monthly meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Alpena.