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Forest Lake Dam: “This is not normal”
The recent heavy rains have had a significant impact on water systems in Alger County. Forest Lake Dam, which regulates outflow from Forest Lake into the Au Train River, is experiencing increased pressure due to rising water levels. When water levels rise, dams must handle the increased inflow, potentially leading to overflow and structural damage if not managed properly.
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Addressing Challenges and Ensuring Sustainable Growth
As Munising experiences a surge in visitors, it also faces challenges that come with increased tourism. Managing the delicate balance between accommodating visitors and preserving the natural environment is of utmost importance.
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Retired Munising Public Schools Art Teacher John Evans’ Landscapes Highlight Upper Peninsula’s Splendor
John Evans, a cherished retired art teacher from Munising Public Schools, is set to showcase his remarkable oil paintings at the Waterfront Gallery at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis, Michigan on July 17. Evans, who dedicated 34 years to teaching art, is one of two artists selected for the Northern Exposure: Visions between the Lakes exhibit, featuring works that capture the enchanting landscapes of Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula.
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Michigan’s Cherry Legacy: From Orchard to Festival
When reaching for a cherry for drying, baking, juicing, or making jam, experts recommend a tart (or sour) cherry. Fortunately, Michiganders don’t need to go far to find them, as 70% of the nation’s tart are cherries grown in the state. For snacking, sweet cherries are preferred, and while most are grown on the West Coast, Michigan comes in a close second. Native to Europe and Western Asia, cherries first arrived in North America around 1600 but wasn’t introduced to Michigan until the mid-19th century.
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21st Annual Rotary Sunset Cruise Fundraiser Featuring Kiwanis Club Collaboration
The Munising Rotary Club will host their 21st Annual Rotary Sunset Cruise around Grand Island! This year, Alger Kiwanis Club is joining in on the fundraiser. When you register using the link below, you have 2 options. Sign up under “The Rotary Club Fundraiser” (100 seats) or “Kiwanis Club Fundraiser” (40 seats). All ticket sale proceeds will go to help support local community children/youth activities!
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Picture it: you have plans to do something that you’ve been excited about for a while, and then at the last minute, something comes up - your flight gets canceled or the weather is interfering in some way. Alternatively, there is an accident or construction on your way to work, and you know you’re going to arrive super late. In either of these situations, most people would have a rather negative reaction. Whether that reaction includes sadness, frustration, or even anger, it is almost always a negative reaction in some way.
Read MoreGoing with the flow.State Police Launch Awareness Campaign to Help Prevent Targeted Acts of Violence
Recognizing warning signs and taking action to report suspicious behavior are the key messages of the Michigan State Police’s new public awareness campaign aimed at educating people on how to potentially “Stop a Plot.”
Read MoreState Police Launch Awareness Campaign to Help Prevent Targeted Acts of ViolenceUnwavering Hope: Finding Strength in Faith and Optimism
As I was driving home from work one day I stopped to watch a local Little League baseball game that was being played in a park near my home. As I sat down behind the bench on the firstbase line, I asked one of the boys what the score was. “We’re behind 14 to nothing,” he answered with a smile. “Really,” I said. “I have to say you don’t look very discouraged.” “Discouraged?” the boy asked with a puzzled look on his face. “Why should we be discouraged? We haven’t been up to bat yet.”
Read MoreUnwavering Hope: Finding Strength in Faith and OptimismWhy do cops carry syringes?
Q: I was watching a TV show which involved a road accident in which the driver at fault was found to be unconscious at the wheel. The first policeman at the scene immediately went back to his car and took a small syringe-like device from a kit, giving the unconscious man an injection right through his pant leg into his thigh.
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