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Making the season bright
The holiday season shines brightly in Alger County, thanks in part to Christmas for the Kiddos of Munising. Since its inception in November 2020, this grassroots initiative has become an important community effort, spreading holiday cheer to families facing financial hardship.
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Mather alumna honors school with gift
The Hagen Family Foundation’s generous $5,450 donation to Munising Public Schools honors a deep family connection to the area and a legacy of giving back. At the heart of this contribution is Virginia (Kuenzer) Hagen, an 85-year-old alumna of William G.
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Food pantry is committed to serving Alger County
For more than 12 years, the Alger Community Food Pantry has been a beacon of hope for residents of Alger County. As an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, the pantry, located at 414 East Munising Ave.
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Facts over speculation
No violations uncovered in Au Train Bay activities Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a two-part series focusing on tribal fishing rights and activities in Au Train Bay. Part 1 was published in the Nov.
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The Michigan State Police announced this week that it has ended the search for a previously reported missing man. On Sept.
Read MoreNEWS BRIEFSCanvassers vote to certify election
The bipartisan Board of State Canvassers voted unanimously last Friday to certify Michigan’s 2024 General Election results. Prior to the state canvassers’ meeting, bipartisan canvassing boards in each of Michigan’s 83 counties certified the election results in their jurisdictions before the legal deadline.
Read MoreCanvassers vote to certify electionDebunking a major workout myth
You’ve probably seen it plastered all over gym walls or on more motivational fitness content than you can remember, but is the phrase “no pain, no gain” really worth all the hype? I understand that this phrase can serve a motivational purpose in some cases, which is likely why it has become such a popular gymwall adornment. But promoting this mentality can have the opposite effect.
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