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New Location for Personal Fuel Wood in Alpena
ALPENA, MICH. (WBKB) - Personal use fuel wood pick-up has changed locations. Wood can now be found at the DPW Facility, on 1001 Long Lake Avenue, near the compost area. The city offers this wood from the removal of city trees, to the public, provided individuals complete an application. Homeowners near removal sites are given first right of refusal. Applications can be found at the Alpena City Hall in the Engineering Office, Department of Public Works, as well as on the city’s website at www.alpena.mi.us There is no application fee. Pick-up is a first come, first serve basis, Monday through Friday, during normal operating hours of 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Railroad ties are also currently available at no charge, while supplies last. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY WBKB 11. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
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2026 City Christmas Tree To Go Up This Week
ALPENA, MICH. (WBKB) - This year’s City Christmas Tree will be placed in the Culligan Plaza parking lot on Thursday, November 12th. Michelle L. Gacobelli and Richard L. Hagner donated this year’s tree in honor of Lomas and Doris Eddy of Alpena. The tree is a 38 foot tall, 24 foot wide blue spruce that comes right from Alpena, off Bosley Street. Culligan Plaza parking lot will be closed on Thursday for the installation of the tree. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY WBKB 11. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.