Roam for Good Awards announced
Spend five minutes in Marianne Saarivirta-Kolpack’s pre-K classroom at Au Train-Onota, and you’ll leave with a smile — and probably a song stuck in your head.
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Kolton honored for environmental advocacy
In a place like Alger County, where natural beauty is part of daily life, it takes dedicated hands behind the scenes to keep the environment thriving.
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On legacy, loss and love
When veteran actor Craig T. Nelson signed on to play Buck in “Green and Gold,” he wasn’t just stepping into another role — he was stepping into a story that echoed his own roots, values and life experience.
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New features break barriers
Michigan Ice Fest — taking place this week in and around Munising — features many new additions designed to enhance the experience for climbers and other attendees.
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The Munising City Commission is moving forward in its search for a new city manager.
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Frozen adventure
As winter settles in and temperatures drop, ice climbers from across the globe are preparing for the highly anticipated Michigan Ice Fest, set to take place in Munising from Feb. 11 to 16.
Read MoreFrozen adventureCase resigns as manager of ski hill
Trevor Case has resigned from his position as the manager of Hiawatha Slopes, the community ski hill in Rock River Township that offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and sledding.
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Seniors set a positive year: Painting a pleasant parking lot
Munising High School Seniors, the upcoming 2025 graduates, wanted to paint a whole new attitude to distinguish themselves from past groups of grads. Even well before school began, the group could be seen online promoting positive messages like looking forward to sunrises instead of sunsets. As part of their positivity, each senior was given the opportunity to paint a parking spot.
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Recognizing Dedication: Open House at Vietnam Veterans Clubhouse
The Alger County Veterans Committee had an open house at the Vietnam Veterans ClubhouseinChristmas, Michigan, on August 14 to recognize local community members. Jerry Doucette, Mickey Rondeau, and Glen Marshall were recognized for their efforts in forming our local Alger County Veterans Committee.
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East Varnum Street Construction: Final Phase Brings Improved Water Flow and Safety to Munising
Munising, MI—The City of Munising is in the final stages of a crucial infrastructure upgrade as road construction continues on East Varnum Street. This project, which spans a two-block section from Park Street to Lynn Street, is directly behind the courthouse. While the road is currently closed to through traffic, vehicles can still access the alley between the courthouse and the Sheriff’s Department.
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