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Christmas tree drop off

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The City of Alpena is reminding residents that it no longer offers curbside Christmas tree pickup for residents. However, Alpena residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Public Works Service Center, located at 1001 Long Lake Avenue, beginning today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. People ...

Alpena Township special meeting

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The Alpena Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting today at 1:30 p.m. at the township office building on U.S. 23 North. During the meeting, the trustees will review some proposed budget adjustments and hiring for the fire department. This meeting is open to the public and public ...

DDA discusses youth involvement in projects and planning

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ALPENA — The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) discussed ways to include high school students more often in DDA planning and events at it Tuesday meeting. Anne Gentry, DDA executive director, told the board that its Government for Tomorrow high school student board seat was ...

Community Foundation announces availability of 2026 scholarships

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The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) is accepting applications for its 2026 competitive scholarship season. Current and former graduates of high schools, as well as homeschooled graduates, in the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle are invited to ...

Free tree giveaway at Alcona County Library

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The Alcona County Library and its branches, including Curtis Township Library, are partnering with Neighborhood Forest to give local students a free tree to plant this spring. Families must register in advance to reserve a tree. Registration closes on March 15. Students will be notified via ...