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Christmas on Duty

ALPENA — Unspoken sacrifices are a part of the job description. However, you will never hear any of our emergency services personnel complain about not spending holidays like Christmas with their friends and family. They understand what they signed up for when they decided on their career ...

Alpena is eligible for partial FEMA reimbursement

ALPENA — City of Alpena will have 75% of their ice storm recovery expenses covered by the federal government. On Monday, the Alpena Municipal Council met to discuss various orders of business which included updates to the city’s eligibility for Federal Emergency Management Authority ...

Visit Santa in downtown Alpena

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

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

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 ...