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Locals Join Thousands, Including Lt. Governor Gilchrist, for Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk

Local residents Marissa Ackerman Graves and her husband Mike Graves, from Munising, and Elisha Cripe and her husband Scott Cripe, from Au Train, made the approximate 120mile trip to St. Ignace on Labor Day to participate in the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk. They were among an estimated 30,000 people who took part in the event, which included a special appearance by Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II whose participation in the event demonstrates its significance as a unifying experience for Michiganders.
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Treat yourself to some boredom

In the last decade, our society has made a huge shift from where we used to be, largely due to smartphones, technology, and all things entertainment. By this point, many of us feel the need to be constantly stimulated by scrolling social media, watching T.V., listening to music, podcasts or audiobooks, etcetera, and if we are not able to do these things for any extended period, we tend to feel anxious, annoyed, or even angry.
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Pictured Rocks Golf Scores

2024 Mens Majors 08/24/24 1 Cg Financial Services 841.50 2 Embers Credit Union 825.00 3 East Channel Brewing Co. 820.50 4 Barge Inn 819.50 5 Mazzali Insurance 805.50 6 Jamadots 787.50 7 Northern Energy Systems 779.50 8 Bear Trap 766.00 9 Case Country Farm 754.50 10 Hiawatha Rentals 752.00 11 Hiawatha Telephone Co.
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