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Vicki Sylvester-Keller, left, and Vicky Timm enjoy a glass of wine at the Thunder Bay Winery on Wednesday. The winery and other businesses that sell alcohol could become part of a social district that would allow for drinks to be consumed outdoors in public places like parks or other businesses within the district’s boundaries.
ALPENA– The City of Alpena and the Alpena Downtown Development Authority are considering making the downtown a social district.
A social district would allow businesses to sell alcohol to customers who could consume them while out and about within the established district boundaries.
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Alpena Fire Department Captain Andy Marceau connects a firehose to a fire truck while at work Monday. The City of Alpena, and Alpena Township could begin talks about a service contract where the city would manage the township department. The township could also choose to rebuild its department.
ALPENA After voting in December not to pursue a long-term contract with Alpena Township to provide fire services, the Alpena Municipal Council voted 5-0 Monday, to open talks with township officials once more.
The city was hired in January to provide coverage for the township’s north station for $125,000 to buy the township some time to find a solution to a staffing shortage.
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Rotary Club of Alpena President Wendy Servia, left, and President-elect JoAnne Gallagher visit Rotary Island Park in the Thunder Bay River in Alpena last week. The club plans renovations to the island this year and a celebration in 2022 to honor the club’s 100th anniversary.
ALPENA After fighting through a challenging year of canceled fundraising events and community projects in 2020, area service groups hope to rebound this year.
Only time and COVID-19 will determine if that will happen.
Already, several 2021 events are scrapped, and others changed to virtual methods as the pandemic and related restrictions continue.
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Alpena Lions Club members Bernie Lamp III, left, and Bernie Lamp Jr., center, show off a box of glasses donated to Dennis Neumann. The glasses are distributed around the globe via the Most Ministries charity.
ALPENA The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on local nonprofits, causing fundraising declines and the cancellation of programs.
Lost revenue from fundraisers limits what charities can do to help improve the lives of others, nonprofit leaders said. It could mean fewer people receive eye doctor appointments, receive college grants, or enjoy a simple activity like catching a fish.
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