News Staff

News Staff

“Slim pickings right now”: Ice Climbers Anticipate Michigan Ice Fest Amidst Unique Conditions

As the eagerly awaited Michigan Ice Fest approaches, avid climbers Matt and Brad Sweda share insights into the current conditions and strategies to navigate the bustling event. The father-son duo, hailing from the Detroit area, have been regular attendees for the past three years, gradually honing their skills and accumulating the necessary gear for a safe climbing experience.

Does my daughter need the Gardasil vaccine?

Q: I have a 12-year-old daughter and at the end of a routine office visit to her pediatrician last week, the doctor talked to me about giving her a vaccine that has supposedly been shown recentl y to completely prevent cervical cancer, but I told the doctor that I would have to think about it.

Alger County Park and Rec Pickleball Scores

Week 12- Jan 31st Standings Team #1 - S. Jastrzemski/ L. Langstaff 10-0 (2 Make up) Team #7 - R. Hardy/ A. Manitowabe-Huebner 9-3 Team #8 - J. Purnick/ A. Spaulding 8-2 (2 Make ups) Team #3 - C. Vanlandschoot/ G. Way 7-3 (2 Make ups)Team #9 - Z. Eckert/ S. Eckert 7-4 (1 Make up)Team #2 - D. Lieble/ D. Daharini 5-4 (3 Make ups) Team #10 - C. Gariepy/ B. Gariepy 4-8Team #5 – P. Ackerman/ P. Nebel 2-10 Team #4 - K. Kolbus/ B. Johnson 1-10 (1 Make up) Team #6 - V. Ballas/ J. Olmsted 1-11 6 vs 9, 9 won 7 vs 8, 7 won 3 vs 1, 1 won 4 vs 2, 2 won 5 vs 10, 10 won

Happy VaLENTine’s Day!

YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED! Regular office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am-2pm. Until the spring time change, we worship on Saturday at 330pm and on Sunday at 1030am. All are welcome!

Disappointing Trail Conditions Force Cancellation of UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 Sled Dog Races

MUNISING - In a disappointing turn of events, the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association (UP200) announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 sled dog races originally scheduled for February 16-18, 2024. The decision was made due to deteriorating trail conditions and concerns for the safety of mushers and their canine companions.

Lady Cougars drop game with Big Bay

Injuries have certainly been unkind to the Superior Central girls basketball team this winter. The Lady Cougars lost another player recently, and they also lost their home game with Cooks Big Bay de Noc on Thursday, Feb. 1, 40-29.