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Alpena County extends warming shelter through March as shelter operators seek parking help
Summary
The Alpena County Board voted unanimously Jan. 27 to extend the emergency warming shelter at the fairgrounds through March 31, 2026; shelter operators said capacity and cold-weather needs require longer hours and requested use of county parking overnight.
The Alpena County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Jan. 27 to extend the county’s emergency warming shelter at the fairgrounds Merchant’s Building through March 31, 2026.
Michelle Bailey, executive director of Sunrise Mission, told commissioners the shelter was operating at maximum capacity and asked for permission to use the Annex Building parking lot overnight so guests can safely access their cars when going to work.…
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