June 2024

Lake Superior Freighter M/V Michipicoten Takes on Water, Safely Moored in Thunder Bay

Isle Royale, MI - On the morning of June 8th, a potentially disastrous incident on Lake Superior was averted thanks to swift action by the United States Coast Guard and partner agencies. The 689-foot bulk carrier, M/V Michipicoten, began taking on water near Isle Royale, triggering an emergency response that ultimately led to the vessel’s safe mooring in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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Gregory Russell Quinn

Gregory Russell Quinn, age 67, of Deerton, passed peacefully under the loving care of North Woods Home Hospice and with his family by his side on June 6, 2024 after a two year battle with cancer. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising from 10:00 a.m.
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Summer is an important season for early detection of aquatic invasive species

Preventing new invasive species from entering Michigan is the first goal in Michigan’s aquatic invasive species management plan, but prevention efforts are not perfect, and some invaders still make it into the state. Finding new invasions early improves chances of slowing their spread or possibly eradicating the population.
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It’s time, remove your blind

US Forest Service - Hiawatha National Forest The Hiawatha National Forest wants to remind hunters that if you haven’t removed your blind and/or tree stand on Forest Service lands from last deer season, now is the time! The yearly deadlines to remove blinds and stands is long past, but Forest Service Law Enforcement has recently observed many blinds and stands still in the woods. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has established regulations guiding removal of hunting gear.
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Alger County Land Bank Grant Paves Way for Cleanup and Sale of Chatham’s Iconic J & F Brisson Sawmill

Pam Johnson, Alger County Treasurer, and the Alger County Land Bank Authority (ACLBA) team strike again! This time, they have their sights set on the J & F Brisson Saw Mill property, a historic six-acre site adjacent to the beloved Mamma Cows ice cream shop in the Village of Chatham. This location is the focal point of a significant revitalization project. Thanks to the concerted efforts of local officials and a substantial $90,911 grant from the Michigan State Land Bank, Chatham is on the brink of transforming this once-thriving industrial hub into a viable commercial property once again.
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