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The return of Ice Fest
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ALPENA — As January comes to a close, the next big celebration Alpena residents can look forward to is the annual Alpena Ice Festival on Saturday, Feb. 21. Anne Gentry, Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) executive director, explained that the annual Alpena Ice Festival is a ...
Alpena County Personnel Committee meets Tuesday
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The Alpena County Personnel Committee will meet on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Howard Male Conference Room and via Zoom. During the meeting, the commissioners will go into closed session to discuss personnel matters and union negotiations. This meeting is open to the public and public comment is ...
City of Alpena consolidates voter precincts
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On Jan. 6, the City of Alpena Election Commission voted to permanently consolidate precincts, as allowed under Michigan Election Law. Prior to consolidation, there were five precincts and three polling locations. Following consolidation, there are now three precincts, with the same three ...
Make-It Monday at Alcona County Library
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Make-It Monday returns to the Alcona County Library with guest instructor Mary Cordes, who will be leading a creative session making decoupaged coasters on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. There is a supply cost of $5 per coaster. The event will be held at the Harrisville branch, located at 312 W. Main Street. ...
Big things in store for Alpena Lions Club in 2026
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The Alpena Lions Club hosted its first potluck evening meeting Tuesday night at the Alpena Senior Center. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. and was followed by a potluck dinner. Topics covered at the meeting included McRae Park Sunday Fundays, the Alpena Lions Club 100th anniversary ...