August 2024

Deer hunting regulation changes: What you need to know for 2024

On July 11, 2024, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved the scheduled deer hunting regulations for this fall. The full package of regulations includes updates that won’t begin until after the 2024 seasons have ended; those updates will be explained at a later date. The commissioners and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources thank everyone who gave their time, insight and feedback to the work of the DNR’s Deer Management Initiative, which contributed to many of these regulation changes and decisions.
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Mike Davis, Guillaume Blais pull off thrilling win at AuSable River Canoe Marathon

It took a historic comeback to do it, but Mike Davis and Guillaume Blais are your 2024 Consumers Energy AuSable River Canoe Marathon champions. Davis, of Homer, MI and Blais, of Saint-Boniface, QC found themselves as far back as fourth place and over 13 minutes behind the leaders, before surging in the final hours to claim the victory.
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Blueberry Bliss:

Like cherries, which we discussed in an earlier article, Michigan ranks among the top states in the U.S. for blueberry production, and its blueberries are known for their exceptional quality and flavor.
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Briefs

Join the Fun at the Alger County Fair! The Alger County Fair kicks off today, August 2 in Chatham with a fantastic lineup of events and activities. Join us for the Miss Alger County Pageant, live music, Bingo, food vendors, a game tent, and bounce houses.
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Golf Scores

2024 2-Man Early League 07/28/24 1 Re Max Superiorland 290.00 2 79’ers 264.00 3 Main Street Pizza 248.00 4 Alger Falls Motel 240.00 5 Putvins Drug Store 239.00 6 Pictured Rocks Realty 237.00 7 Denmans Hardware 235.00 7 Barge Inn 235.00 9 Team 14 234.00 10 Berger & King 227.00 11 By George Brewing 221.00 12 Up Inspired 218.00 13 Muldoons Pasties 212.00 14 Hillside West 200.00 2024 2-Man Late League 07/28/24 1 Bub & Nub 101.00 2 Village Pub 100.00 3 Finntalian 97.00 4 No Par 95.00 4 Bob & Dale 95.00 4 New Moon 95.00 7 Z-Rod 89.00 8 1/2 Pint Pub 87.00 9 Madigan’s Hardware 81.00 9 Kallio Brothers 81.00 11 Shipwreck Tours 71.00 12 By George Brewing 68.00 13 Ladykillers 62.00 14 Bye 2024 Mens Majors 07/28/24 1 Embers Credit Union 611.50 2 Mazzali Insurance 607.50 3 East Channel Brewing Co. 606.50 4 Cg Financial Services 598.50 5 Barge Inn 594.50 6 Bear Trap 586.00 7 Case Country Farm 567.00 8 Hiawatha Telephone Co.
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Sand Point: From Coast Guard Outpost to Beloved Beach Destination

AlongtheshoresofMunisingBaywithin Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Sand Point’s history dates back to 1932 when it was purchased from the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company for one dollar. Originally a strategic location for the Munising Coast Guard Station it has transformed into a much loved destination for both locals and tourists, offering both natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
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