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Pictured Rocks ranger not guilty

Matthew Craig Nemeth, a law enforcement officer with Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (PRNL), was found not guilty of one count of reckless driving during a jury trial on Monday, March 6 in 93rd District Court. Nemeth wore his full PRNL law enforcement uniform and stating that he “was being paid to be there” during the trial.
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UP tribal leaders support equality in foster care and adoption

Upper Peninsula tribal leaders are supporting potential legislation that would ensure equal treatment for Native American children and their guardians in the state’s foster care and adoption system. The proposed bills aim to address longstanding issues of cultural insensitivity and discrimination that have plagued the child welfare system for decades.
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Local lawmakers in action

Local lawmakers have been busy with their actions in Washington D.C., Lansing and the local district. Numerous changes were made to laws regarding the legality of abortion, civil rights, the repeal of Right To Work and more.
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Manager of the Munising Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market Receives Certification

The Alger County Chamber of Commerce, along with the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), is proud to announce that Market Manager, Hilary Ludecke recently completed the MIFMA Market Manager Certificate Program on Wednesday, February 15. A total of 22 individuals participated in the program and were certified, making Ludecke one of 394 total individuals who have been certified since the program’s inception in 2011.
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Munising School Public Library news

Federal and Michigan tax forms and instructions are available in the library for filers. Additional forms can be printed at the cost of 15 cent per page. Xerox copies can be made in the library as well for the same amount. In addition, the library recently updated all of the public access computers and the software on them and have added wireless printing for those who need to print from a device. Scanning to email is a breeze as are color prints and copies. With all these easy to use services and lightning fast internet, the library is truly the place to get your work done.
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