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Rock River uses ARPA funds to pave fire hall parking lot

Construction crews work on the parking lot near the Rock River Township Hall and Fire Station on Thurs. Nov. 2. The township used its remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds to pave the parking lot between the township hall and fire hall and to regrade the area near on the western side of the fire hall. Further paving may happen as a potential expansion is being discussed between multiple government entities about expanding the fire hall to accommodate extra indoor ambulance parking.
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How Bazaar!

Local folks are preparing for the holidays, which includes making sure they have just the right gift for their loved ones. But finding that special gift locally can sometimes be a challenge, so various churches and nonprofit organizations are stepping up by hosting crafter and direct sales bazaars.
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DIFS and DHHS offer tips to help seniors avoid scams during Medicare Open Enrollment period

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are warning Michigan seniors to be on alert for scams and high-pressure sales tactics during this year’s annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, which runs from October 15 through December 7.
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Nominate your forest for protection under special round of Forest Legacy Program funding; applications due Dec. 15

Are you the owner of a large private forest land area who would like to protect your property while continuing to sustainably manage the timber resource? Are you a tribal member or employee who is aware of some significantly important forest land that is in need of protection through a partnership with the state? Do you own a forested tract of land that is worthy of protection and strategically located adjacent to state, federal or other protected lands? Do you represent a conservation organization that is interested in a partnership to protect important forests?
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Thankfulness with faith

“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!” (1 Chronicles 16:34) What are we thankful for this year? Health? Family? Finances? Church? The list could (and should be lengthy). Our God gives us good reason to be thankful. He is a God who mercifully and generously provides for our daily needs. We see this every day as we have food to eat, clothes to wear, homes to live in, cars to drive and more. All that we are and all that we have is a gift of God. He has made it all and He gives it all.
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Avoiding pediatric ear infections

Q: My daughter is 3 years old and has had several ear infections, mostly during the winter months. After reading your article this past January about having her “pop her ears”, I taught her the technique, which she picked up fairly quickly and she only had one other infection the rest of the winter.
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Marketplace project back on track

The Alger County Commission has approved a resolution that will continue the Munising Marketplace and Fire Hall projects. The decision allows project developers Renovare Development to continue to file for state funding and get work started soon on the renovation of the Fire Hall and breaking ground for the Marketplace.
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Briefs

Sacred Heart bazaar Saturday Sacred Heart Church will host a holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. - 1p.m. at LaMothe Hall on Elm Avenue. The event will have raffles, crafts and more to start holiday shopping in the area.
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