January 2024

Magnesium is an essential part of healthy nutrition in our human body. It is required for proper energy production in our body. Magnesium also contributes to the structural development of our bones and is required for the synthesis of DNA and RNA for the proper function of our individual cells.

A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the preacher decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his preacher’s visit, the man welcomed him, led him to a comfortable chair near the fireplace and waited. The preacher made himself at home but said nothing. In the grave silence, he contemplated the dance of the flames around the burning logs. After some minutes, the preacher took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth all alone then he sat back in his chair, still silent.

For the first time, Upper Peninsula County Poet Laureate and Upper Peninsula CountyYouth Poet Laureate positions have been established in the majority of the counties in the Upper Peninsula. Recipients were selected based off of input from Escanaba Area Public Schools, Forsyth Township Public Library, Forest Park Schools, Grandpa’s Barn, Island Bookstore, Kenneth J. Shouldice Library, Ontonagon Township Library, Superior Central School District, Tahquamenon Area School-Public Library, and Amanda Wais.

Governor Whitmer is challenging Michigan’s K-12 students to come up with a creative design for the 2024 State of the State program cover following the theme: A Classic Michigan Story. During her State of the State address, Governor Whitmer will share her vision for Michigan and plan to address key issues to put Michigan first, including jobs, education, infrastructure, and Michigan’s strong economic progress.

125 Years Ago – The Munising Republican – January 14, 1899 Of Local Interest A.D. Wood editor of the Grand Marais Herald was in town the first of the week as a delegate of the Grand Marais Woodmen.