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Federal funding coming to U.P. waterways

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works program is set to receive more than $7.4 billion in discretionary funding for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), with the Detroit District being allocated just over $159 million for various projects. Among these projects, the Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study is of particular importance to the region, with $3 million being earmarked for it. The study will span across the three Great Lakes Corps of Engineers Districts, namely Detroit, Buffalo, and Chicago, and will aim to identify vulnerable coastal areas and recommend strategies to enhance the coastal resources’ ability to withstand, recover from, and adapt to future hydrologic uncertainty brought about by both natural and man-made coastal environments. The need for the study was highlighted by recent high-water events that impacted the Great Lakes region.
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Local basketball fans were able to enjoy a new basketball scoreboard for the MHSAA District 101 tournament

Local basketball fans were able to enjoy a new basketball scoreboard for the MHSAA District 101 tournament, held at the Big Bay de Noc gymnasium. The scoreboards were paid for through a donation from DTE. Pictured are BBdN Superintendent DeeDee Thill, DTE Energy Branch Manager Jim Olsick and Black Bears Booster Club President Christa Peterson.
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Thank You

Diane Hoover’s family would like to thank all who supported us around the time of her passing, in all ways, big and small. Thank you to those who visited, sent food, cards, flowers; to those who came to her services and comforted us with your presence and memories of her. Your thoughts and prayers, donations and smiles, hugs and calls were proof that we have all witnessed a life welllived. We want to publicly acknowledge the Bowerman Funeral Home for their warmth and professionalism, the Moose Lodge for their hospitality, the Carberry sisters for enabling us to provide delicious food to all that attended Diane’s celebration of life and Pastor Jim for his “field of flowers” eulogy. The generosity and kindness shown to our family by our community will not be forgotten.
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Briefs

Multiple bars and restaurants will be hosting events for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday from Trenary to Grand Marais. Food options, drink specials and live music will be available. Check your favorite location or Facebook for more specific information and designate a driver.
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Alger a gun sanctuary?

The Alger County Commission is considering two resolutions regarding Alger County’s protection of the Second Amendment, creating controversy over roles of local government regarding constitutional rights and whether or not local citizens support or reject additional gun control measures recently introduced into both houses of the Michigan Congress.
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U.P. State Fair gets new director

Matthew Valiquette has been named the new operations manager for the Delta County Chamber of Commerce and the U.P. State Fair, according to an announcement made today. Valiquette, who brings a wealth of experience to the role, will be responsible for overseeing strategic planning, policy development, and day-to-day operations for the organizations.
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Vietnam Veterans seek donations for renovation of Alger County All Veterans Memorial

The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 237, are asking local units of government, area businesses and service clubs, as well as Alger County residents for donations to be used to replace the brick enclosure around the All-Veterans Memorial in Bayshore Park. They hope to raise the $20,000 to $30,000 necessary to demolish the existing brick enclosure and replace it with a satin bronze aluminum ornamental fence.
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