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We understand the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce’s concerns.
Just about every organization these days seems to have more to do and fewer and fewer people to do it. That’s why the Chamber says it can’t maintain its leadership role in organizing Alpena’s July 4 parade.
We understand the Chamber’s worries, but reporter Steve Schulwitz’s story last week saying the Chamber needs someone new to step up to the plate still concerns us. Chamber President Adam Poll told Schulwitz he couldn’t guarantee a 2022 parade would happen if no one else stepped up.
Northeast Michigan knows how to do every holiday. The downtown Christmas tree is beautiful, our kids turn out great as ghouls and goblins every Halloween.
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News Photo by Steve Schulwitz
Marty Skiba, owner of Al’s Pool and Spas, stacks some chlorine tablet containers on Friday. The product likely won’t stay on the shelves long, as there is a chlorine shortage in the country that could last into next year.
ALPENA Residents in Northeast Michigan who depend on chlorine to keep the water in their swimming pools and hot tubs clean may struggle to purchase the chemical, as a shortage of it is gripping the nation.
Prices are already climbing, and the shortage is expected to worsen before the summer’s end.
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News Photo by Steve Schulwitz
Tara Wilson, an employee at Lasting Expressions, puts the finishing touches on some flowers that will likely end up in the hands of local Mother’s this weekend for Mother’s Day.
ALPENA Mother’s Day will have a different look and feel this year.
The restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic have eased and loved ones can share time together in person.
The pandemic cast a shadow over the holiday last year, preventing people from seeing their mothers and even making a simple gesture like dining out impossible.
On Sunday, many residents plan to spend quality time with loved ones.