Slifka wins first Homemaker of the Year award
Lindsey Slifka won the Alger County Fair’s 2023 Homemaker of the Year award. It was her first time winning the top accolade for exhibitors.
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Grandparents of the Year are the Martins
This is a copy of the winning essay in the 2023 Grandparents of the Year contest, written by Ella Viau. My name is Ella Viau and this year, along with my siblings and cousins, we would like to nominate our Grandparents Betty and Cecil Martin.
Read MoreGrandparents of the Year are the MartinsLarge field for Little Miss Pageant
The annual Little Miss Pageant brought 37 competitors from around Alger County to the main stage of the fair on Friday, Aug. 4. Divided into four age-based divisions, the girls performed a group musical number before individual presentations.
Read MoreLarge field for Little Miss PageantTwo bound over, six awaiting ruling in prisoner death case
Two men have been bound over to circuit court on charges related to the death of an inmate in Alger Correctional Facility. Former Michigan Department of Corrections Sergeant Jason Denman and current MDOC officer Shawn Brinkman were bound over from 93rd District Court to 11th Circuit Court after a probable cause hearing on Wednesday, August 9 in the Alger County Courthouse.
Read MoreTwo bound over, six awaiting ruling in prisoner death caseJohnson named Homecoming queen
The annual Chatham Homecoming Queen competition was Saturday, August 5 on the main stage at the Alger County Fair. Three girls competed for the title this year.
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Carle named new NFS Chief Ranger
Hiawatha National Forest’s Supervisor, Shannon Rische, has announced the selection of Nate Carle as the District Ranger for the Munising Ranger District in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. “We are so happy to welcome Nate to this important leadership position in the Hiawatha’s West Zone,” Rische said.
Read MoreCarle named new NFS Chief RangerRock River takes firefighter crown
The annual firefighters competition was won by the hometown crowd, as the Rock River Township Volunteer Fire Department defeated Au Train Township and Munising Township for the title. Set up in a round robin, the RRVFD beat both townships to take the victory. All three departments celebrated the opportunity to compete on Sunday, Aug. 6 in front of the fair crowd.
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GM Music & Crafts Fest continues The 41st annual Grand Marais Music & Crafts Festival marches on today and tomorrow with music on the main stage starting at noon. A free concert was available Thursday night, but admission is required starting today.
Read MoreBriefsGault Not Guilty On All Counts
Trevor Levi Gault was found not guilty by a jury of his peers on three charges including one count of open murder in 11th Circuit Court on Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Read MoreGault Not Guilty On All CountsFriends Bike from Superior to Michigan to Raise Money and Enjoy the Upper Peninsula
While many people enjoy the Upper Peninsula for the beauty and recreation of the lakes, from boating at Pictured Rocks from Munising to spending a day at the beach on Lake Michigan, anyone who has lived in or visited the area knows that the interior has as much to offer, from waterfalls to small lakes to quiet roads covered by a canopy of trees.
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