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Munising School Public Library notes
Are you paying a ton for streaming services? Maybe it’s time for you to try Kanopy, your public library streaming option. With thousands of popular and award-winning, thoughtful films available for free to library cardholders, how can you go wrong? Create your free account at Kanopy.com and then add the app to your smart device or smart TV and, once you authenticate with your library card number, you are ready to stream. With 10 view credits a month per cardholder, there are lots of options to choose from, and the children’s channel streams for free with no limit. All you need is your up to date library card. For more information, please call the library at 906-387-2125 so you can get streaming as soon as possible.
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New playground fully funded
The Mather Elementary playground project is now fully funded, according to school officials. “I’m super excited.
Read MoreNew playground fully fundedCounty tables controversial labor protocol
Controversy struck the Alger County Commission meeting on Monday, Feb. 13 after the county board originally attempted to approve a notice of discontinuation of working through employees lunch periods.
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Outhouse Classic pins on sale The Trenary Outhouse Classic pins are now on sale at various locations in western Alger County. The pins are admission to the 31st annual event that brings in over 1,000 fans of the teams competing for fastest outhouse. The Classic is on Saturday, Feb. 25 in Trenary.
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Body of missing ice climber found
An ice climber, identified as James Bake of Gaylord, Michigan, age 31, fell into Lake Superior on the evening of February 7, 2023, while climbing in the Miners Castle area of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Multiple agencies responded that evening and coordinated search efforts continued throughout the week as conditions allowed. On Sunday, February 12, 2023, weather and wave conditions on Lake Superior facilitated a focused search of the area using an unmanned aerial vehicle operated by an Alger Country Sheriff’s Department pilot. Mr. Bake’s body was located underwater approximately 30 yards offshore. The recovery operation concluded in the late evening of February 12, 2023.
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One still missing after Miners fall
The search for a missing climber has been almost completely called off at Miners Falls in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. “It’s been scaled back.
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Red oaks key to Alger conservation
Red Oak or quercus rubra, is a native tree to the U.P. and much of the eastern United States. Red oaks can be found throughout the Hiawatha National Forest in Alger County, as well as in the Deerton area. Red oak is an important tree species for diversity, wildlife food, pollinators, and timber production especially for veneer products and indoor lumber. Oaks tend to be a symbol of strength and many people have an affinity to them for their longevity, beautiful fall foliage, and wildlife benefits.
Read MoreRed oaks key to Alger conservationAnimal shelter eviction hits courtroom
Alger County is continuing the eviction of the Alger County Humane Society from the animal shelter building in Munising. After the non-profit organization refused to move out without a court order, the issue transferred to 93rd District Court.
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