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Free Flu Vaccines for Veterans Available at VA Clinics Starting Mid-September Starting mid-September, no-cost flu vaccines are available to eligible Veterans through VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, retail pharmacies, and urgent care locations. Drive-through and walk-in clinics will be offered, including at Marquette CBOC on Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST. Veterans can also receive flu shots at community providers. Visit www.va.gov/ find-locations or call 800MyVA411 for eligibility and locations. COVID-19 vaccines are expected soon. No appointments needed.
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Public Meeting on Sucker River Sea Lamprey Barrier and H-58 Crossing Replacement

Grand Marais, MI – On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 6 p.m., a public meeting will be held at the Frank W. Mead Community Center, located at E21666 Brazel St. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) will present plans for the upcoming construction of a Sea Lamprey weir on the Sucker River.
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Hiawatha National Forest Seeks Public Input on Managing Growing Popularity of Eben Ice Caves

Hiawatha National Forest leaders are asking for the public’s help in answering some pressing questions concerning a prominent outdoor recreation offering in Alger County: Has the Rock River Canyon Wilderness — and, in particular, Eben Ice Caves — become a victim of its own popularity? And, if so, what can and should be done about it?
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Michigan State Police Community Service Trooper Tom’s Scam Tips

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.
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Alger County Sheriff’s Office Week of September 9, 2024

Superior Central School Closing On 09-06-24, the Superior Central School in Eben Junction was closed as a result of a potential threat received from the public. The information was immediately reported to school officials as well as law enforcement. Superintendent, William Valima, deemed it necessary to close the school so that a thorough investigation could be completed.
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Life is supposed to be fun!

Last week we talked about the excitement children have for daily life and how that excitement tends to fade as we enter adulthood. As we discussed, one common reason adults tend to be less excited about life is because we often dislike (or even hate) our job. You spend quite a lot of your time at work, so working a job you hate is one sure way to lose excitement for daily life.
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Munising School Public Library News

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 5 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.
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