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The Michigan State Police have introduced a new initiative to get ahead of targeted acts of violence called STOP A PLOT. The campaign encourages residents to recognize the warning signs of suspicious behavior and report it.

The public library has spent the past week celebrating Intellectual Freedom. Everyone deserves the right to read freely and have access to library materials that engage and inspire them to learn and grow. Supporting libraries in making materials available for all users is one of the best ways for you to support Intellectual Freedom.

MU NISI NG—Alger County Communities That Care (AC3), in partnership with Pictured Rocks Pizza, will host the 8 th annual Pizza with a Purpose fundraiser with proceeds used to support suicide prevention in Alger County.

The word comfort can bring about mental images of wearing cozy slippers and a soft plush robe while sitting by a fire and drinking hot cocoa. But when we look at “comfort” on a bigger scaleon the “life” scale- it can often bring about a much less desirable image.

Although people tend to believe they are not susceptible, up to 16% of US adults report that at least one member of their household has fallen prey to a scam. Given the multitude of scams in existence, it’s little wonder that victims of this crime are rising. Romance, charity, phishing, lottery, overpayment, gift cards and fake ads are just a few types of prevalent scams.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and the Munising Library is ramping up for it to be the most successful Sign-Up Month ever! Everyone who signs up for a card in the month of September will earn an automatic entry into our Fall Reading Gift Bag Drawing and will also receive an MSPL tote bag filled with info about all the library services and offerings. Mini drawings throughout the month for new cardholders will feature library swag, books, and other items. If you have a library card that you have not used inside the library in over five years, it is most likely no longer valid and will need to be renewed or replaced as well. Your new card will qualify you for the drawings too! Stop in during September and find out why a library card is the handiest item in your wallet.