June 2023

RUTH ANN (SPEARMAN) REVORD

MUNISING - Ruth Ann (Spearman) Revord died surrounded by her family on April 1, 2023, after a brave but private multi-year battle with cancer. A memorial service will take place on Friday, June 30, 2023, at United Methodist Church in Munising. Visiting time with family and friends will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Rev. Sandra Kolder will conduct Ruth’s memorial service at 12 p.m. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising. Bowerman Funeral Home.
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NANCY E. COOK

MUNISING - Nancy E. Cook, 80, of Munising died early Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, while surrounded by her family at UPHS - Marquette. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising. Bowerman Funeral Home.
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Eight charged in ACF death

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed felony charges against eight individuals, consisting of former and current employees of Alger Correctional Facility (ACF). These charges are in relation to the 2019 in-custody death of Jonathan Lancaster, who was incarcerated at ACF. Among those facing charges are four registered nurses who provided care to Lancaster during his final days, two corrections officers who were present at the time of his death, as well as the former Acting Warden Scott Sprader and Assistant Deputy Warden Benny Mercier.
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Fur and Feather Swap Saturday There is an opportunity to swap out fur, feathers and other goods at the Holmquist Feed Mill in Trenary on Saturday, June 24. The meet is free to attend and will feature local trappers, along with cottage food makers. The event runs from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Trenary.
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Knights knock out Cougars

The Superior Central softball season came to a close with a 17-2 loss to the Norway Knights in the opening round of the MHSAA Regionals on Saturday, June 10 in Bark River Harris. SC Head Coach Rich Swajanen said that the SCC champion Knights were able to capitalize on errors from SC.
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“Two Books Two Communities” selections announced

The Two Books Two Communities committee is pleased to announce its 2023 selections: Chevy in the Hole, a novel set in Flint, Mich., by Kelsey Ronan; and A Psalm for the Wild-Built, a “solar punk” sci fi novella set on a rewilding moon by Becky Chambers. The Two Books Two Communities program fosters a sense of community by bringing together Northern Michigan University and Marquette and Alger County readers. Community members can add these titles to their summer reading lists in order to join the conversation at related events this fall.
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