Why does my ingrown toenail keep coming back?
Paul M. Dake, M.D. Q: I have an ingrown toenail on my big toe, which has required minor surgery 3 times over the last few… Login to continue reading Login…
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Spiritual armor explained
James Petersen Munising Wesleyan Church There is a very familiar passage in Ephesians 6 where Paul describes the armor of God. He instructs believers to… Login to continue reading Login…
Wanted: Exhibitors for the County and UP State Fair
Frank Wardynski MSU Extension It seems that over time the exhibits at county and UP State Fairs has diminished. Probably one of the big reasons… Login to continue reading Login…
A brief history of the 4th of July
Dr. Jim Surrell In June 1776, representatives from the 13 colonies that made up the Continental Congress resolved that it wastime to declare independence from… Login to continue reading Login…
What's the best way to remove ticks?
Paul M. Dake, M.D. Q: I’ve been reading about how our unusually warm is causing ticks to spread into geographic areas where they weren’t previously… Login to continue reading Login…
Why can't I take my wife's blood pressure meds?
Dr. Paul Dake Q: While my wife and I were on vacation recently, I ran out of my blood pressure medicine; even though we take… Login to continue reading Login…
Keep gravel and sand pit control local
Three bills currently in the Michigan House of Representatives are pushing for the degradation of local government and making it practically impossible for citizens to be involved in mining issues in their neighborhoods.
Read MoreKeep gravel and sand pit control localLetter to the Editor
To the Editor, At its last meeting, the Alger County Commission, chaired by Mr. Rondeau, failed to fulfill its responsibility to appoint a new commissioner. I’m uncertain as to their reasoning, but they chose to “table” the issue until a further date. I am speculating that perhaps they did not want their votes on the public record.
Read MoreLetter to the EditorHelp us stay cool in the heat
Q: With all the hot weather I’ve been reading about and experiencing, I am wondering if there are any simple ways to help stay cool. I’m particularly concerned about my elderly relatives with various medical problems, and my 16-year-old son, who will be starting football practice in the next month or so, almost assuredly in hot, and often humid, conditions.
Read MoreHelp us stay cool in the heatMunising School Public Library notes
Munising School Public Library will be closed on Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Interested in knowing more about the history of Juneteenth? Come down to the library and we can help direct you to some books that will aid in celebrating and better understanding this important freedom day.
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