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Hill Tours U.P. Prison, Supports Corrections Officer Strike

State Rep. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) toured the Alger Correctional Facility yesterday. The tour was taken in order to assess issues facing the Upper Peninsula’s prisons and the corrections officers who work at the facilities. Understaffing at U.P. prisons have resulted in mandatory double shifts, creating dangerous working conditions. Following the tour, Hill issued the following statement: “My visit to the Alger Correctional Facility underscored the urgent need to address the understaffing crisis plaguing Upper Peninsula prisons. Corrections officers are stretched to the limit, working double shifts in conditions that compromise both their safety and the effective management of these facilities. This is unsustainable. I’m proud to have introduced legislation that removes unnecessary barriers to recruitment and advocates for pension reform to ensure our corrections officers receive the support they need and deserve.”
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Treat yourself to some boredom

In the last decade, our society has made a huge shift from where we used to be, largely due to smartphones, technology, and all things entertainment. By this point, many of us feel the need to be constantly stimulated by scrolling social media, watching T.V., listening to music, podcasts or audiobooks, etcetera, and if we are not able to do these things for any extended period, we tend to feel anxious, annoyed, or even angry.
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Pictured Rocks Golf Scores

2024 Mens Majors 08/24/24 1 Cg Financial Services 841.50 2 Embers Credit Union 825.00 3 East Channel Brewing Co. 820.50 4 Barge Inn 819.50 5 Mazzali Insurance 805.50 6 Jamadots 787.50 7 Northern Energy Systems 779.50 8 Bear Trap 766.00 9 Case Country Farm 754.50 10 Hiawatha Rentals 752.00 11 Hiawatha Telephone Co.
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East Varnum Street Construction: Final Phase Brings Improved Water Flow and Safety to Munising

Munising, MI—The City of Munising is in the final stages of a crucial infrastructure upgrade as road construction continues on East Varnum Street. This project, which spans a two-block section from Park Street to Lynn Street, is directly behind the courthouse. While the road is currently closed to through traffic, vehicles can still access the alley between the courthouse and the Sheriff’s Department.
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