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Jane Austen event at Alpena library

ALPENA — The Alpena County Library and Presque Isle Farm Cider will host Tea with Claire- Jane Austen’s Sanditon: From Unfinished Swan Song to British Costume Drama at the library on Dec. 2 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. The event commemorates Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, join author, former ...

Giving Tuesday benefits communities

ALPENA — Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday next week. Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that unites people everywhere in supporting the causes they care about most., often in the communities they live in. Across Northeast Michigan, more than 120 nonprofit organizations hold ...

Lotto numbers unavailable

The News was unable to obtain the daily Michigan Lottery numbers on Tuesday due to an early press-run time for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The numbers will return in Friday’s edition of the paper in this location. People can still check their tickets by logging onto the Michigan ...

Christmas in the Village at the Alcona County Library in Harrisville

The Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library will host a special family event on Dec. 6 from noon to 1:30 p.m. as part of Christmas in the Village. Children and teens can enjoy a hands-on craft project, cookie decorating, and a visit with Santa. This free event is open to ...