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Fun events at Alcona County Humane Society

The Alcona County Humane Society is sponsoring several events this month. On Oct. 23. at 10:30 a.m., people can dance to the music with Jan Klein. At the Alcona County Library Harrisville Branch, located at 312 W. Main St. in Harrisville. There will be music and fun. Please bring a donation for the homeless pets of Alcona County. On Oct. 25, the shelter is having a Pumpkin Craft for Pets at Biggby Coffee in Oscoda from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. For $10 you get a pumpkin to paint, supplies and light refreshments. There is also an ongoing Pet Memorial Rock painting fundraiser. Contact the ...

Take Time for You Fall Lunch and Learn Series

ALPENA -The Community Outreach Committee of the MyMichigan Health Foundation Development Council serving Alpena invites community members to join them for the upcoming Fall Take Time for You lunch and learn series. The upcoming two sessions will feature local experts discussing the impact and ...

APS receives grants for eight new and expanded career pathways  

ALPENA - Alpena Public Schools (APS) will continue to build pathways to great futures for our students and serve as an economic engine for the future of Northeast Michigan. Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities available to students at APS are growing thanks to $3,045,781 dollars ...

Walsh attends court hearing, charged with accosting for immoral purposes

ALPENA — James Walsh, 33, had a status conference hearing on Monday morning in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena County. Walsh is charged with children - accosting for immoral purposes, computers - internet communication with another to commit a crime, and resisting and obstructing ...

Mild stretch ahead for Alpena, with weekend highs in the 70s

ALPENA – Northeast Michigan is heading into a milder-than-normal stretch, with weekend highs in the 70s and no significant rain in the forecast, a National Weather Service meteorologist said Tuesday. Patrick Bak, a meteorologist at the weather service office in Gaylord, said temperatures ...

Center of Charity stats for the month of September

Community Connections Program (14 Days Open): 58 male interactions 43 female interactions Community Partner Navigations: 1 CPS referral 2 St. Vincent navigations 5 Salvation Army navigations 10 Goodwill vouchers given 24 clothing items given 1 Sunrise Mission navigation Friendship Room Program (26 Days Open): Meals provided: 1,919 Individual food boxes distributed: 157 Baby Pantry (tenet non-profit): Families served: 44 Children served: 56 New Families: 5 Gift Bags: 0 Formula: 16 cans Diapers total: 2,095 Children’s Closet: 74 families served 222 children served