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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has designated this week as Severe Weather Awareness Week in the state, and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is urging residents to make sure they have the necessary insurance coverage to help them recover quickly from any storm-related damage in case of a disaster.

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Munising player Kane Nebel and alumnus Chuck Nebel change a sign from “The curse will be broken” to “The curse is broken” in the celebrations after the regional championship in the Newberry High School gym. The Munising Mustangs are regional champions for the first time in 69 years after defeating the Mackinaw City Comets 60-32 in Newberry on Wednesday, March 15. The trophy was presented by Newberry Athletic Director Kenn Depew to Chuck Nebel, who was teammates with Depew’s father when their 1954 squad last won a MHSAA regional championship for Munising. Nebel then presented the trophy to his grandson Kane, who scored 17 points in the victory against the Comets, before the senior celebrated with the 2022-23 team. Read more about the historic victory on Page 7.

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.

Hundreds of classic snowmobile enthusiasts visited the White Pine Lodge in Christmas on Friday and Saturday, March 10-11 at the White Pine Snowmobile Show. Over 100 classic, vintage and antique sleds were on display.

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.