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County makes moves for veterans
By Brice Burge The Alger County Commission made three decisions that positively impact veterans in the area at its Committee of the Whole on Monday, Aug. 14.
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Commercial recycling struggles
As fallout continues to impact Alger County after North Country Disposal pulled its recycling services, a new concern is challenging local business owners regarding responsible waste removal. Commercial recycling is at a complete standstill in Alger County as businesses have no way to get recyclable materials from their locations to transfer stations.
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Fun times at the County Fair
The annual Alger County Fair ran from August 4-6 at the county fairgrounds in Chatham, with large crowds participating and visiting in various events during the weekend. Over 100 animals were involved in the livestock show, animal costume contest and horse speed events.
Read MoreFun times at the County FairGrandparents of the Year are the Martins
This is a copy of the winning essay in the 2023 Grandparents of the Year contest, written by Ella Viau. My name is Ella Viau and this year, along with my siblings and cousins, we would like to nominate our Grandparents Betty and Cecil Martin.
Read MoreGrandparents of the Year are the MartinsLarge field for Little Miss Pageant
The annual Little Miss Pageant brought 37 competitors from around Alger County to the main stage of the fair on Friday, Aug. 4. Divided into four age-based divisions, the girls performed a group musical number before individual presentations.
Read MoreLarge field for Little Miss PageantTwo bound over, six awaiting ruling in prisoner death case
Two men have been bound over to circuit court on charges related to the death of an inmate in Alger Correctional Facility. Former Michigan Department of Corrections Sergeant Jason Denman and current MDOC officer Shawn Brinkman were bound over from 93rd District Court to 11th Circuit Court after a probable cause hearing on Wednesday, August 9 in the Alger County Courthouse.
Read MoreTwo bound over, six awaiting ruling in prisoner death caseJohnson named Homecoming queen
The annual Chatham Homecoming Queen competition was Saturday, August 5 on the main stage at the Alger County Fair. Three girls competed for the title this year.
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Carle named new NFS Chief Ranger
Hiawatha National Forest’s Supervisor, Shannon Rische, has announced the selection of Nate Carle as the District Ranger for the Munising Ranger District in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. “We are so happy to welcome Nate to this important leadership position in the Hiawatha’s West Zone,” Rische said.
Read MoreCarle named new NFS Chief RangerRock River takes firefighter crown
The annual firefighters competition was won by the hometown crowd, as the Rock River Township Volunteer Fire Department defeated Au Train Township and Munising Township for the title. Set up in a round robin, the RRVFD beat both townships to take the victory. All three departments celebrated the opportunity to compete on Sunday, Aug. 6 in front of the fair crowd.
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