The Munising community is coming together to support Jackson Lasak, the young son of Munising Middle/High School Principal Nicole Lasak and her husband, Joe, after his recent diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Two major fundraisers have been organized to assist the Lasak family during this challenging time.
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As I sat with my coffee, watching the morning news, and contemplating my work for the day, I became very sad over the state of our country and world. The word that kept popping into my head, and one I have heard over and over again, is polarized. For me, “polarization” has become one of the biggest cultural and political problems in our country and the church.
Sourced from the Digital Archive at the Munising Public Library~ consider checking out this wonderful resource for your own research and/or entertainment! 135 years ago - The Alger County Republican - July 27, 1889 Note The suspension of the issues of the Republican for a couple of months, and its resumption under temporary management, may have led its patrons to fear for its permanency, and it is due to them to state that Republican is one of the fixed institutions of Alger County. Note from writer: this was The Republican’s last year publishing in Alger County.
Q: I am in my 30s and my husband and I have 3-year-old twin daughters. Their primary care physician suggested, at their last well-child visit six weeks ago, that the girls should receive a vaccine against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), particularly since my parents, who are in their early 70’s, babysit the girls essentially every Sunday afternoon.
2024 2-Man Early League 07/21/24 1 Re Max Superiorland 260.00 2 79’ers 232.00 3 Denmans Hardware 223.00 3 Pictured Rocks Realty 223.00 5 Main Street Pizza 222.00 5 Barge Inn 222.00 7 Alger Falls Motel 218.00 8 Putvins Drug Store 215.00 9 By George Brewing 203.00 9 Team 14 203.00 11 Berger & King 200.00 12 Up Inspired 196.00 13 Muldoons Pasties 195.00 14 Hillside West 180.00 2024 2-Man Late League 07/21/24 1 Bub & Nub 82.00 2 Village Pub 75.00 3 New Moon 74.00 4 1/2 Pint Pub 71.00 5 Finntalian 69.00 6 Z-Rod 66.00 7 Bob & Dale 65.00 8 Shipwreck Tours 63.00 9 Ladykillers 62.00 10 Madigans Hardware 60.00 11 No Par 59.00 12 Kallio Brothers 58.00 13 By George Brewing 54.00 14 Bye 2024 Mens Majors 07/21/24 1 Embers Credit Union 568.50 2 East Channel Brewing Co. 549.50 3 Cg Financial Services 546.50 4 Mazzali Insurance 536.50 5 Hiawatha Telephone Co.
Already a hot spot for kayaking, Grand Marais hosted a four day kayak event last week. The Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium, hosted by the organization The Power of Water in Lansing, was held in town to much success.
At 102 years old, Pat Nybeck’s life is a tribute to resilience, dedication, and the profound changes over a century. Born on July 20, 1922, at her family farm in Bessemer Township, Gogebic County, Michigan, Nybeck’s early life was marked by a series of relocations due to her mother’s marriages. Raised in various towns across the Upper Peninsula, she experienced significant hardships.
After 33 years of dedicated service, Libby Marshall Blank attended her last school board meeting on June 25, 2024, marking her retirement from Munising Public Schools. She leaves behind a legacy of exceptional financial stewardship, unwavering professionalism, and profound community impact. A private and reserved individual, Libby’s work ethic and commitment to the school district have earned her the respect and admiration of colleagues, administrators, and the community.
We hear all the time that it’s important to “go with the flow”, and while that is a true statement, having some routines that you follow on a daily basis is a great thing too. Routines provide structure, organization, and an overall sense of calmness to our daily life, and because of this, they can help to improve our health in various ways as well.
