Improving deer habitat
In Grand Marais, a big idea is taking root — literally.
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Mystery, myth and the magic of the U.P.
Munising native Debra Oas will return to her hometown next week to share the latest installment of her Cryptid Murder Mysteries series with local readers.
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Fundraising success fuels trail progress
With July 4 in the rearview mirror, summer in Munising is in full swing. As peak tourist season kicks off — especially through July and August — more visitors are rolling into town, many with bikes in tow, eager to explore.
Read MoreFundraising success fuels trail progress‘I think I found it’: Hunt for a ring in the grass
Sometimes it’s not the big gestures that stay with you. It’s the quiet ones — the ones that happen on a patch of grass, with strangers on their hands and knees, looking for something small that means something big.
Read More‘I think I found it’: Hunt for a ring in the grassHistory of Alger Right to Life dates back to 1972
Alger County Right to Life came into being about 53 years ago under the direction of Jim and Jackie LeVeque in 1972. At that time, there was a ballot initiative on abortion in the state of Michigan. While it was defeated in the vote, this was just before Roe v. Wade was passed and abortions became available in Michigan. Jackie was the president of the newly formed RTL affiliate in Munising and Alger County, and she was the public voice for life until her untimely death around 1996.
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Novel gives insight into Indigenous culture
Ever since I moved to the Upper Peninsula in late November and early December, my reading journey has organically taken me to books by U.P. authors. I’m also finding that I’m gravitating toward books that highlight the Indigenous population across the country without realizing until I begin.
Read MoreNovel gives insight into Indigenous cultureBohnak plan would expand access to care
State Rep. Karl Bohnak (R-Deerton) testified last week before the House Health Policy Committee in support of his plan to expand mental health services in Michigan. House Bill 4591 would admit Michigan into the Counseling Compact, which would allow licensed professional counselors, or LPCs, in member states to practice across state lines, both in person and via telehealth.
Read MoreBohnak plan would expand access to careSC faces loss of portion of state funding
District falls short of threshold for immunizations
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Seaberg attends D.C. event
White House conference geared toward state leaders
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