City approves ordinances, garbage contract
The Munising City Commission approved two ordinances on Monday, Sept. 18 that will have direct impacts on local water and garbage pick up.
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AC3 Barn Dance Saturday Alger County Communities That Care (AC3) will host a barn dance at the MSU North Farm barn on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 4-8 p.m.. The event will include square dancing, a pie and cake auction, cornhole tournament, children’s events and more. The event is free to the public.
Read MoreBriefsCounty splits on GOP canvasser
The Alger County Commission voted into a three-way tie for the county’s Republican Party canvasser, meaning an already complicated procedure will require more steps to complete. David LaMere of Rumely was voted on by Chair Dean Seaberg, Dawn Rondeau of Eben Junction was chosen by D.
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Raffle Blitz fundraiser successful for Kiwanis
The Alger County Kiwanis is looking for a big second year of their newest annual fundraiser: the Raffle Blitz. “This is our second annual Raffle Blitz, which takes place instead of the traditional auction that we used to run,” said Cathy Weisinger, Kiwanis Treasurer.
Read MoreRaffle Blitz fundraiser successful for KiwanisIron Mountain VA Medical Center wins fifth consecutive National Best Experience Award
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center received the 2022 Best Overall Experience Award from the Department of Veterans Affairs during the Customer Experience Award Ceremony held September 13, 2023, in Washington D.C., for providing Veterans with outstanding health care experiences.
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Alger veterans participate with Honor Flight
The U.P. Honor Flight Mission XXII flew to Washington, DC on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Six Alger County veterans were able to make the trip, including Don Mickleson (Navy), Larry Radloff (Army), Bill Henninger (Marines), Leif Benson (Navy), Jim Bosley (Navy) and Tom Bailey (Marines).
Read MoreAlger veterans participate with Honor FlightMPS approves MOU’s with staff unions
By Brice Burge The Munising Public Schools Board of Education has approved two memorandums of understanding (MOU) with employee unions. This comes after two unanimous votes made at the board’s regular September meeting on Monday, Sept.
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Munising School Public Library notes
Please note: Munising School Public Library will be closing on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. for the remainder of September, NOT 8:00 p.m., due to short staffing. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause, and thank you for understanding. Speaking of short staffing, we are hiring! There is still an open Library Aide position here at the library. Call the library for more information on how to apply.
Read MoreMunising School Public Library notesThe health benefits of smiling and laughter
There are many proven genuine health benefits from smiling and laughter. Let’s start with smiling.
Read MoreThe health benefits of smiling and laughterWhat’s making my abdomen hurt?
Q: I am 54-year-old man and I’ve been having some pain in the left lower area of my stomach now and then. When the pain is at its worst, I feel feverish, though I haven’t taken my temperature.
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