Quarterly AC3 meeting Jan. 15
The quarterly meeting of Alger County Communities That Care, or AC3, is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Jan.
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Tips to reduce mailbox damage
An unfortunate reality in snow country is that mailboxes are occasionally damaged when public works crews clear the roads in winter. The plowing of snow can push snow against or in front of mailboxes, limiting access and possibly causing damage.
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Extraordinary Women exhibit now on display
The Extraordinary Women of the U.P. exhibit is now on display in the Munising Library. Please make some time to come and view the wonderful stories about the incredible women whose origins are right here in the U.P. You will not want to miss this exhibit, especially the six from Alger County.
Read MoreExtraordinary Women exhibit now on displayGovernor makes appointments to NMU’s Board of Trustees
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced two appointments to the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees, effective Jan.
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Remembering a quiet hero
The story of Rose J. Vessel Peters is one of resilience, generosity, faith and quiet determination.
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The Outdoor Recreation Innovation Action Network (ORIAN) invites the region’s outdoor recreation industry establishments — businesses, nonprofits and other organizations — to participate in a brief survey.
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The Hiawatha National Forest reminds the public that snow plowing permits are available and required for certain activities during the winter season. Permits cover activities such as plowing to personal cabins, moving timber and hauling gravel, and may be of particular interest to recreational residence holders and private land or cabin holders.
Read MoreNEWS BRIEFSWhat information can you give about prediabetes?
Q: I was informed last week by my doctor that I have prediabetes. I have a parent and two siblings who have diabetes, but I’ve not heard the term “prediabetes” before.
Read MoreWhat information can you give about prediabetes?Pursuing your dreams affects your wellness
When you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, you will often hear things like astronaut, doctor or professional athlete. Yet, in reality, these career fields are some of the most uncommon. You see, when we are little, we have no fear, nothing that keeps our dreams small. We see what we want to do in life, and we have zero reason to think we could not do it.
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Christmas in Christmas: a trooper’s holiday
Being able to live in and serve the community he grew up in is something very special for Michigan State Police Trooper Tom Kinnunen. Growing up near Christmas, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, he is especially grateful to serve his hometown community this holiday season. Christmas is an unincorporated community located within Au Train Township in Alger County about two miles northwest of Munising and a 422-mile drive northwest of Detroit.
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