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History of St. Rita Parish, Trenary

With the development of the lumbering industries in that wide expanse of area between Gladstone, Rapid River, Munising and Marquette, the turn of the century saw a new settlement spring up at Trenary, which is an approximate central location between these towns. The many French-Canadian settlers soon asked for the services of a Catholic Priest. When possible or necessary, both Father Soulard from Rapid River and Father Dittman from Munising came to baptize and officiate at marriages or funerals.
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Meet Madison Johnson and Thomas Murdoch: Alger County’s newest law enforcement officers

When Deputy Madison Johnson accepted the job as Alger County sheriff deputy nearly a year ago, she expected some fanfare from the local community - maybe a Facebook post congratulating her with a smattering of positive comments - but surely not the open-arms acceptance she receives daily by strangers, who would say they know the deputy on a first-name basis.
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Briefs

Peoples State Bank is hosting a blood drive on Monday, September 23, 2024, at their downtown Munising location, 101 W Munising Avenue, right at the traffic light. Help save lives by donating blood! To schedule an appointment, call 906449-1450. Walk-ins are also welcome. Your donation can make a difference!
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“One Town, One Team”:

On Monday night, the Munising Middle/High School gym buzzed with excitement as a full house of community members gathered for the annual ‘Meet the Team’ event. This tradition marked the official kickoff to the fall sports season, bringing athletes, coaches, parents, and supporters together to connect before the busy season begins.
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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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