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New Chief Medical Officer Joins Munising Memorial Hospital
Munising Memorial Hospital (MMH) has announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Cecilio as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Cecilio steps into this leadership role after a decade of dedicated service at MMH, where he has worked as an Emergency Medicine physician since 2014. His new responsibilities will involve overseeing the hospital’s medical staff, directing quality and infection control efforts, and building upon the existing clinical framework in collaboration with local health systems.
Read MoreNew Chief Medical Officer Joins Munising Memorial HospitalBig Picture Forests
Every now and then, I get a bug up my butt to drive long distances. Part of the motivation is to see forest types that I don’t normally get to see in the Lake States. Forest management varies from region to region, as our great North American forests change.
Read MoreBig Picture ForestsFrom Community Service to Road Adventures: Vicki Ballas’ Next Chapter
After 16 years as the Michigan State University Extension Alger & Marquette Community Nutrition Instructor, Vicki Ballas is embarking on a new adventure, retirement. After enjoying a final celebratory lunch with her coworkers, Vicki left her office for the last time on Oct. 1. “It was always the people that made my job special,” she shared.
Read MoreFrom Community Service to Road Adventures: Vicki Ballas’ Next ChapterFire Chief Harold Anderson retires after 43 years of service to Munising Township
After 43 years of service to the residents and community, Fire Chief Harold Anderson announced his impending retirement at the July 1, 2024 Munising Township Board Meeting. Since October 1981, Chief Anderson has served with the Munising Township Fire Department. A dedicated public servant, he has played a crucial role in numerous community initiatives, notably the planning and construction of the current Munising Township Office Complex and Fire Hall. His commitment to the community extends far beyond his official duties as fire chief.
Read MoreFire Chief Harold Anderson retires after 43 years of service to Munising TownshipSeniors set a positive year: Painting a pleasant parking lot
Munising High School Seniors, the upcoming 2025 graduates, wanted to paint a whole new attitude to distinguish themselves from past groups of grads. Even well before school began, the group could be seen online promoting positive messages like looking forward to sunrises instead of sunsets. As part of their positivity, each senior was given the opportunity to paint a parking spot.
Read MoreSeniors set a positive year: Painting a pleasant parking lotSheriff Brock reminds drivers to be alert during deer season
Alger County Sheriff Todd Brock reminds motorists that with fall and the hunting season in full swing, deer populations will be on the move. This activity heightens the chance of a car/deer crash occurring.
Read MoreSheriff Brock reminds drivers to be alert during deer seasonMunising School Public Library News
Mark your calendar for next Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6:00 p.m. when Bill Jamerson will bring his program Boys of Winter – Ski Jumpers of the Upper Peninsula to the Munising Library. Jamerson, a musical historian, will tell stories and perform songs based on interviews with ski jumpers of the bygone era. This is a family friendly event for anyone with an interest in U.P. history. For more information please call the library at 906-387-2125.
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