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“Bad Luck Barquentine” discovered in the Shipwreck Coast of Lake Superior
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) is thrilled to announce the discovery of the 144-foot Barquentine Nucleus. The Nucleus was found under 600 feet of water around 40 miles northwest of Vermilion point on Lake Superior.
Read More“Bad Luck Barquentine” discovered in the Shipwreck Coast of Lake SuperiorMunising School Public Library notes
The Alger County Digital Archive, available in the Munising Public Library affords the user a window into the past via our local historic printed publications. This week in history one hundred years ago saw the most disastrous fire to ever occur in downtown Munising. The Munising News reported on a fire that broke out in the Baij’s barbershop and billiard hall on Superior Street, in the middle of the night during a northwest gale in minus 10 degree temperatures. One life and six large buildings were lost and eleven families were made homeless before the blaze was extinguished. Only by the heroic efforts of the Munising Fire Department was the rest of downtown saved. This amazing article is available for you to read in the Digital Archive at the library. Stop in a see what you can find.
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Thank you to all of you who come to the library to check out books, participate in events, volunteer your time, make donations or just stop in to say hi. You absolutely make my day brighter by being a part of your community library. I appreciate you!
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U.S. Navy accepts future USS Marinette
The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Marinette (LCS 25) from Lockheed Martin this week at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin. “Today marks a significant milestone in the life of the future USS Marinette,” said Capt.
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SC student wins regional coding contest
Simon Kempker, an eighth grader at Superior Central, won third place in the Congressional App Challenge. The challenge was designed to challenge students to hone their coding skills in a unique and innovative app, applying their knowledge of computer science and STEM to create real-life technology.
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McBroom helps with Billerud funding
The state’s supplemental budget bill was signed Tuesday morning, Jan. 31 in Lansing, with a major private enterprise project receiving $200 million. The funding will be used to help the Billerud paper make necessary improvements to make newer products needed in multiple industries.
Read MoreMcBroom helps with Billerud fundingVolunteers sought to help veterans nearing death
Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) is looking for volunteers to join the No Member Dies Alone (NMDA) program at each Home highlighting the need to offer companionship and assistance to veteran members who are entering the final stages of life.
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Alger-Delta receives $10.9 million from USDA
The Alger-Delta Cooperative Electric Association received a $10,900,000 loan from the federal government to help install new customers and improve existing lines within the cooperative. “It won’t be anything eye catching or flashy,” said Mike Furmanski, General Manager of the Alger-Delta Cooperative.
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