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Republicans swept the contested races for the Alger County Commission, with three challengers defeating long-serving incumbents and a fourth retaining his seat in a three-candidate race. In district 1, Catherine Pullen lost to Enrico “Rick” Capogrossa.

The Alger County Veteran Community Service Award Banquet will be held tonight at the American Legion. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6 p.m. in celebration of Alger County veterans, their supporters and the efforts made by veterans and veterans groups to continue supporting Alger County.

The Village of Chatham and Rock River Township may unite to discuss short term rental ordinances in an effort to limit how many properties could be added to sites like VRBO and Air BnB, according to discussion at the monthly village meeting on Wednesday, November 9.

A single ticket sold in California won a Powerball jackpot worth $2.04 billion ($997.6 million cash) after matching all six numbers drawn – 10-33-41-47-56 and Powerball 10 – in the delayed Monday, Nov. 7 drawing.

The Upper Peninsula’s unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent in September, down from 4.8 percent in August, but remains the same (percentage-wise) as it was in September of 2021. The Michigan Department of Technology and Budget estimates that there are 5,800 unemployed people in the U.P., which is roughly 100 more people than in September of 2021.

Playoff tickets must be purchased online Due to MHSAA regulations, no cash admission will be accepted for any postseason football games. The policy is regardless of any operating procedures used by Munising Public Schools due to MHSAA operating the state championship tournaments.

Hunters can expect excellent conditions for the 2022 firearm deer season, which begins Tuesday, Nov. 15. To ensure a safe season, too, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are sharing best practices and tips to avoid the most common violations and mistakes they see every year.