Salvation Army offering cash prize for bell ringing

The Salvation Army of Alpena is offering a cash prize and discounts to the nonprofit or individual who rings the most hours during the Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle fundraiser from Nov. 17 to Dec. 23, according to a news release from the Salvation Army.

Marge Haaxma, the local Salvation Army's honorary Red Kettle chairwoman, is offering $500 to the nonprofit that rings the most hours, while Maj. Prezza Morrison, head of the local Salvation Army, is offering a 50%-off coupon for the Salvation Army Thrift Store to individual volunteers who ring the most hours.

Those interested in volunteering to ring can do so at registertoring.com or call Morrison at 989-766-3224.

The Salvation Army's goal for this year is $165,000.