Alpena County extends Merchant’s Building warming shelter through Jan. 31
The Alpena County Board unanimously approved an extension of a cooperative service agreement with St. Vincent de Paul so a warming shelter can remain open through Jan. 31, 2026, after hearing updates on shelter use, outreach to people sleeping outside and insurance challenges facing the nonprofit operator.
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The Alpena County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Jan. 2, 2026 to extend a cooperative service agreement with St. Vincent de Paul, allowing the Merchant’s Building warming shelter to remain open through Jan. 31, 2026.
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