News

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Tuesday, Jan. 24 an update on the transformation it has made to the child welfare system that has resulted in improved safety for children and families since the inception of a federal lawsuit.

The Munising Public Schools Board of Education will be shifting meeting dates for the 2023 calendar year, but will keep its o ers after meeting on Tuesday, January 17. The board unanimously retained Paula Ackerman as president, Jason Brisson as vice president, John Carr as secretary and Lara Bender as treasurer.

In a rare move, Ron LeJeune failed to be reappointed to the Rock River Township Planning Commission. No municipality in Alger County has failed to reappoint a member of its planning commission that has wanted to return to the position since at least 2019.

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained constant over the month at 4.3 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment in the state edged down by 1,000, while unemployment was unchanged over the month, resulting in a minor workforce reduction of 1,000 during December.

TaleSpinners Storytime resumes this coming Monday, January 23rd at 10:30 a.m.. Join Ms. Kristin for stories, songs, and crafts about chameleons! Starting in February, recurring once a month, a Park Ranger from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be at Talespinners Storytime with their Read with a Ranger program. The first one is scheduled for Monday, February 27.

Trivia fundraiser Wednesday A trivia contest is set for the Chatham Pub on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.. Teams of six face off to benefit Superior Central students taking a field trip to Washington D.C. RSVP is required by end of business today with $50 entry fee.