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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

100 Years Ago: February 1925 Wright’s Weekly In February 1925, an unusual case of illegal duck hunting made headlines in Mathias Township. District Warden John A. Vixena and Deputy Warden Julius Thorsen arrested two trappers for killing ducks out of season. The case revealed that a section of Trout Lake had remained unfrozen, providing wintering grounds for an unexpected number of waterfowl. Meanwhile, Munising’s fire department was called out in the early hours after a blaze erupted in a storehouse behind the Munising Candy Kitchen. The origin remained a mystery, but damage was minimal.
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What should I know about GLP-1 medications?

Q: I am 35 years old and, during my last pregnancy, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It was treated successfully; both I and my baby came through the pregnancy/ delivery without complications. I had gained considerable weight during the pregnancy and, in spite of careful dieting and some exercise, I haven’t been able to lose much weight at all. Since I’m not nursing and I’m at high risk to develop diabetes, my primary care provider recommended a trial of one of the new medications on the market — Wegovy or Ozempic. The handout my clinician gave me called these medications “GLP1.” As I’ve read about side effects, I’ve become alarmed and would like to know more about the medication and other things to watch for.
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Winery is a family affair

Editor’s note: This is the second article on Sage Creek Winery in Memphis, Michigan, an enterprise started and operated by Munising natives Mike and Jeff Dausey. The first story was published in the Jan. 24 issue of The Beacon.
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Crying: A sign of weakness or wellness?

It is a quintessential human experience — something that is completely unique to humans — yet many people see it as a sign of weakness. From phrases like “Don’t cry about it” to “Real men don’t cry” or even the commonplace practice of telling children to “stop crying,” the negative beliefs about crying are clear and widespread.
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