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Many of our families and businesses have their Christmas trees beautifully decorated and on display for us to see and enjoy as the symbol of the Christmas season. The Christmas tree tradition may have come from the Middle Ages, if history is correct, when people in Germany and other European countries placed decorated evergreen trees in their homes or outside their doors during Christmas.

Stephanie Thwaites has long been a cornerstone of the Munising community, known for her energy, dedication and ability to bring people together. This holiday season, Thwaites once again spearheaded the Christmas for the Kiddos program, ensuring local families experienced the magic of Christmas.

The City of Munising has made strides in promoting government transparency and accessibility by introducing video recordings of some of its board and commission meetings. This initiative, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, involved upgrading the audio/visual system at City Hall to provide high-quality recordings that residents can view remotely.

Editor’s note: Trail No. 422, which snowmobilers have used for decades to reach Miners Castle in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, closed on Dec. 1 after the expiration of an agreement between the Alger County Road Commission and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This article, the second in a two-part series, looks at the economic implications of the closure.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, LEO, is at the forefront of promoting Registered Apprenticeship Programs, which provide an industry-driven career pathway offering hands-on experience and classroom instruction.

Are you looking for some great books to give as gifts on a budget? Our annual Holiday Used Book “Sale” takes place this year from Dec. 16 to Dec. 21 during open hours. This book “sale” is by free-will donation only. Stop by and find some books for everyone on your list, and maybe some for yourself as well. Take as many books as your sleigh will hold.