Rock River Township will be shifting its approach regarding a controversial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policy after receiving an opinion from the township attorney. Roger Zappa, who serves as a civil and government attorney for numerous municipalities in Alger County, said that while a DEI policy can be added, it should be moved forward as a resolution and not as a part of the township’s master plan.
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Kyle Nystrom has resigned as Northern Michigan University’s head football coach, effective immediately, according to NMU Athletic Director Rick Comley. Comley said the team was notified early Monday afternoon (Nov.
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Holiday hours for the Thanksgiving Week are as follows: Mon. hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tues. and Weds. hours are 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Thurs. and Fri. – the library is CLOSED; and Sat. hours are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Local veterans and citizens were able to see the American flag fly high over a section of Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising, thanks to a new flagpole. The project was organized by local 17-year-old Frank Carlson.
The North Central High School football team faced its first challenge of the season on Saturday, but pulled away from the Marion Eagles, 36-12, in Lower Michigan. The win moves the Jets into the state championship game next Saturday at the Superior Dome.
The Ikkala Brothers VFW Post 9714 in Chatham held their annual Veterans Day Raffle at the Snack Bar in Eben on Friday, Nov. 11. These are the winners: $600 - Kate Starb $500 - Scott Smith $400 - Candie Hertzler $300 - William Cox $200 - Nawco Anna $100 - Mike Dugas $100 - Bonnie Johnson $100 - Brad Ghiardi
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission announced Monday, Nov. 14, that 46 individuals, businesses and nonprofi t organizations recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Service Awards and applauded their commitment to volunteerism, service or philanthropy.
