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By Brice Burge According to the band, it was the usual closing song at the end of their set. The Circle Song – a fun tune to get people dancing together regardless of skill level or age – was Cabin Fever’s traditional goodbye to fans and festival goers alike.

Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. the Munising Library will host an informative talk by the Alzheimer’s Association entitled Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Join us to learn the difference between the two conditions, the various stages and risk factors, and all of the programs that the Alzheimer’s Associations has to offer those afflicted and affected. You can register for this free event by calling Jack Vander Lugt at 906-373-3107 or emailing him at jrvanderlugt@ alz.org.

This summer, Fort Wilkins, located a mile east of the village of Copper Harbor in Keweenaw County, is turning 100 years old as a historic state park. Built in 1844,Fort Wilkins was intended to keep law and order during Michigan’s copper rush.

The annual Alger County Fair ran from August 4-6 at the county fairgrounds in Chatham, with large crowds participating and visiting in various events during the weekend. Over 100 animals were involved in the livestock show, animal costume contest and horse speed events.

Al Iho was the best of nine competitors in the first Trivia Game Show at the Alger County Fair. The Trenary native won a 50” flatscreen television and $55 in gift certificates for winning his qualifying round and the final competition.

Speed events greatly increased for the county fair this year at the renovated horse arena. High point award winners were broken into three different divisions. Leah Moisio took the 5-13 division, Tara LeClair took the 14-18 division and Brooke Harris won the 19+ division. High point awards were given to the riders who had the most accumulated points in each age division across both days of running, according to organizers.