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Alger County Sheriff’s Office

On January 19th, 2024 the Alger County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Michigan State Police, raided a house on West Onota Street, Chatham, MI, pursuant to search warrant. The search yielded significant evidence of drug activity, including methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
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Join the Munising Beacon: Be a Community Meeting Reporter!

Do you have a few hours each week? Want to make some extra money, while helping The Munising Beacon cover important local community meetings? Here’s what the job entails: Attend a community meeting, summarize the meeting in 300-600 words, and send it to our news editor. It’s that simple! Must be able to meet deadlines, and collaborate closely with the editorial team.
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Guardians of the Community: Alger and Finn’s Day

Alger and Finn, the dynamic duo of K-9 dogs, kickstart their day with a noble mission: safeguarding and serving their community. Lately, they’ve been on the front lines, aiding the FBI and various undercover agencies in their crucial tasks. As they embark on their duties, Alger and Finn extend their heartfelt gratitude to the community for its unwavering support. They reserve a special shout-out for Sheriff Todd Brock and Undersheriff Steve Blank, whose steadfast backing fuels their dedication.
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Protecting the future of farming

Across the United States, the farming community is aging. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the average age of a farmer was 58.1 in 2022, a 0.6 year increase from 2017. As this average rises, we see that the older generations are fanning more than the younger ones; a fact that raises some alarms in terms of accessing food and goods.
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