Conversation with an old friend
Letters to the pastor: • Dear Pastor, I hope to go to heaven someday but later than sooner. Love, Ellen (age 9) • Dear Pastor, Please say a prayer for our Little League team.
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News
4-H offers opportunities for growth
For Alger County youth, 4-H is more than a program; it’s a pathway to discovery, leadership and connection. With hands-on learning opportunities ranging from agriculture to outdoor exploration, the Michigan State University Extension program provides a foundation for young people to thrive.
Read More4-H offers opportunities for growthShould I consider marijuana for pain relief?
Q: I am 59 years old and have suffered from chronic pain since an auto accident about 10 years ago. A relative told me that smoking marijuana or eating products containing tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD) could really help me get around better with a lot less discomfort.
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Writers Wanted
The Munising Beacon is expanding its team of reporters and writers across Alger County. Are you passionate about reporting on the decisions made by government boards and commissions? Do you have a knack for finding and telling stories about the people in our community? Are you interested in writing about local sports, arts, the outdoors or business news?
Read MoreWriters WantedGenesis 1-2 shows creatio ex nihilo
Belief in the Creation account as literally described in Genesis 1–2 is not a doctrine that should be held loosely. A figurative stance on interpreting this passage causes great theological ramifications because such an interpretation is at odds with the testimony of the rest of Scripture and the uses of Creation as a foundation for the doctrinal positions of the biblical authors.
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Library will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving
Ancestry.com resources are available to library patrons Please note: The public library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, as well as Friday, Nov.
Read MoreLibrary will be closed Thursday and Friday for ThanksgivingCommunity Central Daycare increases options for families
Alger County’s urgent need for child care options has a new solution: Community Central Daycare. Opening its doors on Oct. 7 inside the Alger County Parks & Recreation Building, Community Central Daycare aims to support local families by providing high-quality, accessible care for children from newborn to 12 years old.
Read MoreCommunity Central Daycare increases options for familiesNMU nursing programs among top-ranked in state
Northern Michigan University offers the top accredited RN to BSN program in Michigan, based on annual rankings compiled by NursingProcess.org, and its nurse practitioner program is No. 3 in the state, according to RegisteredNursing. org.
Read MoreNMU nursing programs among top-ranked in stateMichigan encourages foster-to-adoption
In honor of Adoption Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is asking Michigan residents to consider taking on the toughest job they will ever love by providing a forever home through adoption.
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