April 2024
Junior Bobcats’ Mackinac Island Basketball Adventure
Last Saturday, the MBS Elementary Basketball team, known as the Junior Bobcats, embarked on an excursion to Mackinac Island for a full day of basketball competition. In the captivating images captured during the event, the Bobcats faced off against the Paradise Rockets in a thrilling match. Ultimately, after an intense overtime period, they clinched victory with a final score of 14-10. The athletes in the photo are #11, Elisabeth Beaverson, and #12, Carson Frederick.
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Medication Take Back Day
The LMAS District Health Department has partnered with the Luce County Sheriff’s Office, Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office, Alger County Sheriff’s Office, and Schoolcraft County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to host Medication Take Back events throughout the district this spring.
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Do you Remember the Day?
For those of you who are old enough, think back to Wednesday April 22, 1970. Do you remember the day? I was in ninth grade at Pennridge Central Junior High School located in Bucks County, PA, where George Washington crossed the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War. My school joined in with the other 20 million+ participants to celebrate the first Earth Day. In preparation for Earth Day, we learned about our Earth and the pollution it was facing at that time. Homeroom doors were decorated, and skits acted out by the students. On Earth Day, the whole school took part in a demonstration of support, with students coming together to line up to spell Earth Day. The school had two floors and we were able to look down, out of the windows, at the students outside and see Earth Day spelled out plain as day.
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The Munising City Commission held a scheduled meeting on April 15, 2024 at the City Hall. All but one Commissioner were present and nine residents attended. Several new business actions were taken. The appointment of Robin Pavase and DJ Raica to the Planning Commission was approved as was the proposed License Agreement for the Fourth of July committee. There was a presentation on the upcoming Earth Fest events to be held at Munising School Public Library beginning April 20 at 10:30 a.m.
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Ramsey Companies has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Excellence in Hospitality Award by the Alger County Chamber of Commerce. This acknowledgment recognizes Ramsey Companies’ exceptional dedication to providing outstanding hospitality services in the region.
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Return of Bay-Con Promises Bigger and Better Experience in Third Year Escanaba gears up for the third annual Bay-Con, slated for April 20 at Bay College Campus. With over 130 vendors, vintage gaming, celebrity appearances, and more, this free event aims to raise funds for student clubs and athletic teams. Don’t miss the cosplay contest and special speaker panels!
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John Andrew DeVries Jr
John Andrew DeVries Jr., 67, entered into rest on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Sebring, Florida. He was a strong, resourceful, dedicated husband, grandfather (papa), as well as a source of unwavering love for our family.
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Timothy Paul Pokela, 56, passed away from natural causes on April 2, 2024. Public graveside services will be held at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Chatham on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
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