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Time is running out to save local news

November 25, 2022

Local journalism is a cornerstone of democracy and a vital source of information for communities across the country, with newsrooms covering local politics, high school sports, local business openings, cultural events, and other matters that help a community remain vibrant and connected. But the industry is facing an existential crisis because of the unyielding power of Big Tech platforms such as Google and Facebook.

November 25, 2022

In mid-September, President Joe Biden admitted the COVID-19 pandemic was over. But a few weeks later, Elizabeth Hertel, Michigan’s health director, indicated just the opposite. She didn’t directly contradict the president, but Hertel did unilaterally issue new “epidemic orders” in October related to COVID-19.

November 25, 2022

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Tech takes two CCHA honors

November 25, 2022

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) has announced its Players of the Week for the games of November 18-19 and four student-athletes from three different programs have been recognized. Nathan Burke (Bowling Green) earned Forward of the Week, while Brett Thorne (Michigan Tech) and Kyle Kukkonen (Michigan Tech) were named Defenseman and Rookie of the Week, respectively. Noah Giesbrecht (Ferris State) was the conference’s Goaltender of the Week.

November 25, 2022

The Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Holiday Light Parade on Friday, Nov. 25 in downtown Grand Marais to kick off the Christmas season. The parade will start at 4:30 p.m. and lead to the Christmas Tree lighting at 5. Small business Saturday events will also happen from 3-7 p.m. at local businesses.

County transfers building to LMAS

November 25, 2022

Alger County has transferred a building in Munising Township over to the Luce Mackinac Alger Schoolcraft (LMAS) Health Department. “This is a win-win for everybody,” Alger County Commission Chair Jerry Doucette said.

Putvin wins Veteran of the Year

November 18, 2022

Long time volunteer and member of the Munising community Sonny Putvin was selected as the first annual Alger County Veteran of the Year on Friday, November 11. “I didn’t do this for an award.

Four receive rescue awards

November 18, 2022

Two park rangers from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore received a Department of Interior Valor Award during ceremonies September 8, 2022 in Washington D.C. Chief Ranger Joe Hughes and Ranger Matthew Nemeth were honored for their actions during rescue operations for two Lake Superior kayakers caught in gale force winds while paddling within the national lakeshore in September 2021.

November 18, 2022

Au Train Township officials are wondering which direction to go after an unusually low turnout for the municipality’s most recent survey. Just 70 people responded to the township’s recreation plan survey, which is less than a third of the responses from the last recreation survey in 2012.

November 18, 2022

A tribal court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Sault Tribe Board of Directors that would have cancelled the upcoming tribal election and install former board member DJ Hoffman as chair. The written opinion, dated Nov. 4, 2022, by Tribal Court Judge Jocelyn K. Fabry explained that because the Board had determined the Tribe’s laws required and permitted the members to vote on a Chairperson, the Court did not have authority to stop the members from voting.

News

Time is running out to save local news

Whitmer admin still unilaterally wielding emergency powers

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Tech takes two CCHA honors

Briefs

County transfers building to LMAS

Putvin wins Veteran of the Year

Four receive rescue awards

Low turnout for Au Train recreation survey

Tribal judge dismisses lawsuit over Sault Tribe election