Lowes elected Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Chairman
Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa have elected Unit 1 Director and Vice Chairman Austin Lowes as tribal chair.
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Casady retires from Women’s Center
The Women’s Center in Marquette announced Wednesday that Beth Casady, Executive Director, has retired after six years with the organization. Casady joined the Women’s Center board in 2004-2006 and again in 2015, beginning as the E.D.
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State approves ‘Forest Renaissance Zone’ for Escanaba mill
The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved funding for the transformation of the Escanaba paper mill, a project which the offi ce of Governor Gretchen Whitmer says will retain at least 1,240 jobs. Billerud U.S.
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ACRC will run trial before adopting Eben Ice Caves road
“We never knew that this could even be considered an option. If there is a way for the road commission to plow these extra roads, how can we move that forward, because we would love to have something in place.”
Read MoreACRC will run trial before adopting Eben Ice Caves roadDefense 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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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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