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Bingo jackpot breaks $1,400 The Munising Moose Lodge progressive bingo jackpot is now at $1,405. Players need to cover their card of 25 spaces in 62 numbers or less to win.
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Sadowski sentencing delayed for crucial motion
The sentencing for Jason David Sadowski has been delayed even further after a hearing was delayed on Wednesday. Proceedings on December 7 regarded an unruled motion from the trial in October.
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Whitmer makes change in MVAA leadership
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced selections to lead state departments and state agencies into the next four years, including a new director at the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA).
Read MoreWhitmer makes change in MVAA leadershipPictured Rocks raises prices for 2023
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore entrance fees to the park will increase January 1, 2023 as Phase 2 of a three-year fee increase structure. Phase 1 began in March 2022.
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Forest management plans provide sustainability
Do you have a Forest Management Plan (FMP) for your property? Do you know what an FMP is or why you should have one written? Forest Management Plans are a forestry management tool that all landowners would benefit from having in their land management “toolbox”. If you were thinking about your financial future or retirement planning, you would likely start with a financial planner. They would assess your debt to asset ratio and help you determine your future financial goals. With that information, they’d make savings and investment recommendations to you. It would then be up to you to make the move to save or invest however you saw fit. An FMP provides that same type of framework for your forest management goals.
Read MoreForest management plans provide sustainabilityDefense receives evidence in cybersting case
Clifford Kaja — the Gladstone man arrested in a cybersting at a Munising hotel in September — had a pretrial hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 7. He is being charged with one count each of accosting a child for an immoral purpose, furnishing alcohol to a minor and using a computer to commit a crime. No action was taken on the charges due to the release of additional discovery evidence provided to the defense. Out on bond, Kaja attended the hearing over Zoom. The next hearing will be Jan. 18, 2023.
Read MoreDefense receives evidence in cybersting caseMunising School Public Library notes
Just a reminder, because it is that time of year, if school is closed for a weather event, then the public library is closed as well. The annual Library Used Book “Sale” will take place Dec. 21 – Dec. 30 in the library meeting room. A vast variety of used books will be available. Remember, used books make great gifts and there is sure to be something for everyone!
Read MoreMunising School Public Library notesRekindle showed a different side of downtown
If you went out to Rekindle the Spirit last Thursday, there was a nice chance to see a different side of Munising for just a little bit. Yes, there was a family-centric holiday event with plenty of characters to interact with, but it also showcased businesses and locations that many everyday citizens don’t think about often when visiting downtown.
Read MoreRekindle showed a different side of downtownResources for National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
In recognition of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Dec. 5-9, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is reminding residents that resources are available through the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) for residents to educate themselves on safe driving at any age. Benson encourages older Michigan drivers and their family members to take advantage of available resources at Michigan.gov/ AgingDriver.
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Grand Marais kicks off holidays
Grand Marais was full of holiday cheer over the weekend with the first Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony on Friday, November 25. Roughly 250 people attended the parade, caroling and shopping event.
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