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Thank You: Ramsey Companies awarded Excellence in Hospitality Award at the annual Alger Chamber Celebration

Munising, MI - Bill Ramsey, the face behind Ramsey Companies, expressed his gratitude to the community in a heartfelt acceptance speech after receiving the prestigious Excellence in Hospitality Award at the annual Alger County Celebration. The event, held on Monday, May 13th, at East Channel Brewing’s The Connection, marked a joyous occasion where Chamber members and local businesses gathered to celebrate.
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Chief Dan Malone: A Retrospective on 50 Years of Firefighting and a New Chapter as Munising Fire Hall Historian

Chief Dan Malone, a revered figure in the firefighting community, has embarked on a new chapter as the Munising Fire Hall Historian, reflecting on his remarkable 50year career and transitioning into retirement. From battling blazes to preserving the rich history of firefighting in Munising, Chief Malone’s story is one of dedication, camaraderie, and lifelong commitment to public service.
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Pictured Rocks Cruises begin another season

The Pictured Rocks Cruises has already begun their new season. The popular tourist destination in Munising opened for the year on Saturday, and according to operations manager Keegan Nebel, things are off to a great start. “We had about 500 people show up on opening day, which is very good,” he said. “We are excited to get back to it and hopefully have a busy summer.”
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Briefs

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.
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This Week In History

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.
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Marquette Hosts Training Program for Crisis Response Dogs

HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response (HOPE AACR), a national nonprofit organization whose members provide comfort and encouragement, through animal-assisted support, to persons affected by crises and disasters, is conducting an extensive 3-day training workshop for 8 dog/handler teams and 1 team leader from around the Midwest May 17-19, 2024. Two of those teams are from the Upper Peninsula and are being trained thanks to a generous donation from the Superior Health Foundation. These dog/ handler teams will be newly certified crisis response dogs and will be trained to work in high stress situations, noisy and often crowded environments to provide comfort and emotional support for those affected by crisis or disaster. They create a special bridge for those who are isolated or shut down due to trauma.
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Mental health > physical health

Mental health > physical health Before we get into it, let’s just address the elephant in the room. Yes- they are both extremely important, and without one, the other will suffer too. BUT, from personal experience, and experience with thousands of people over my career, I can confidently say that if you had to choose one to prioritize, it should be your mental health.
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