Today, families across the country will gather around the table and break bread together as they celebrate gratitude.

They’ll dine on turkey and stuffing as they give thanks for all of the blessings they’ve received over the last year.

They’ll watch a lot of football and hopefully count a Lions victory among their blessings.

Yes, it’s Thanksgiving, and we wish to pause here to wish each and every one of you, dear readers, a happy, bountiful, warm, and safe holiday.

We here at The News count our blessings, too, and each of you, dear readers, top that list.

Thank you for reading The News. Thank you, local businesses, for advertising through us.

Thank you, Northeast Michigan, for letting us tell your stories day in and out.

Thank you for sharing your joys with us, and letting us commiserate with your sorrows.

Each of you make The News what it is, and we couldn’t do what we do without you.

So, on Thursday, when we sit down with our families and slather our mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, each of us will pause and give thanks for each of you.

Happy Thanksgiving.

(THE ALPENA NEWS)