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Giant Community Yard Sale Returns to Grand Marais Join us for the Giant Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Grand Marais Community Center from 9 am to noon. No early sales allowed. Enjoy the Dollar-a-Bag Sale from 11 am to noon. Donations accepted Friday, 6-8 pm, and Saturday, 8-9 am.

136 years ago - Alger County Republican - May 23, 1888 The Music of His Chin I’m a music-loving man, And would go far to hear Pat Gilmore or someone, Whose tones are sweet and clear; But save me from the person who, Will evermore begin, And will evermore put you through The music of his chin. 115 years ago - The Munising News - May 14th, 1909 The Fish Liar He riseth up early in the morning and disturbeth the family as he goes out fishing.

The Alger Regional Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has recently approved the following scholarships to students who have graduated from a high school in Alger County and who are continuing his/ her education at an institution of higher learning in the medical related field.

Thomas Kinnunen has been a Michigan state police officer for 15 years. He works out of a Negaunee post, which covers Alger and Marquette county. With various scams around Kinnunen says, “the most popular is getting your identity stolen and it can cause consequences like losing money.” Scams can be really dangerous because victims can give some random person all of their information.

Dickinson County Board of Commissioners Faced with the consolidation with the Green Bay processing center and reduction in local services in the Upper Peninsula’s only mail processing plant, the Dickinson County Board of Commissioners has begun a local and nationwide online petition campaign. The petition, which is available on change.

It’s spring time now, so we’re starting to see the natural world come back to life from the winter, including birds migrating back from the wintering grounds in Central and South America. Our wonderful state of Michigan is a destination for many bird species when they’re seeking the right habitat to settle down. There are a lot of reasons that we all love living in Michigan, but what makes it so special for birds?

We celebrate Mother’s Day annually on the second Sunday in May. This year it will be celebrated on May 12, 2024. Our mothers do so much as they give their loving care to their families daily. It is so appropriate to recognize our mothers on this special day.

UP author John Smolens will be in person at the Munising Library to discuss his most recent novel, A Cold, Hard Prayer on Thurs., May 16 at 6 p.m. This popular, award-winning author will talk about his newest work along with his past favorites and will be available for questions and autographs. Falling Rock will be in the Library with all of John’s books for sale that day as well. You will not want to miss this special event that kicks off our Summer Authors Series.