February 2025

Hannahville tops MBS

Hannahville sits atop the Northern Lights League boys basketball standings for a reason. The Munising Baptist Bobcats found out why on Thursday, Jan. 30, as they lost a road game at Hannahville, 81-43.
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What should I know about GLP-1 medications?

Q: I am 35 years old and, during my last pregnancy, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It was treated successfully; both I and my baby came through the pregnancy/ delivery without complications. I had gained considerable weight during the pregnancy and, in spite of careful dieting and some exercise, I haven’t been able to lose much weight at all. Since I’m not nursing and I’m at high risk to develop diabetes, my primary care provider recommended a trial of one of the new medications on the market — Wegovy or Ozempic. The handout my clinician gave me called these medications “GLP1.” As I’ve read about side effects, I’ve become alarmed and would like to know more about the medication and other things to watch for.
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Holiday Hustle fosters generosity

It takes a mountain of coins to add up to $2,451.34, but that’s exactly what the students of Mather Elementary accomplished during the Third Annual Holiday Hustle. A week of playful competition and heartfelt compassion brought students, teachers and Munising families together in this service- learning project, combining teamwork, strategy and thoughtfulness to make a meaningful impact.
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

100 Years Ago: February 1925 Wright’s Weekly In February 1925, an unusual case of illegal duck hunting made headlines in Mathias Township. District Warden John A. Vixena and Deputy Warden Julius Thorsen arrested two trappers for killing ducks out of season. The case revealed that a section of Trout Lake had remained unfrozen, providing wintering grounds for an unexpected number of waterfowl. Meanwhile, Munising’s fire department was called out in the early hours after a blaze erupted in a storehouse behind the Munising Candy Kitchen. The origin remained a mystery, but damage was minimal.
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