One dies falling through ice in Delta County
A side-by-side off-roading vehicle went through the ice of the Escanaba River on Saturday, Feb. 18.
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Outhouse Classic this Saturday The 31st annual Trenary Outhouse Classic will run this Saturday in Downtown Trenary. Registration begins at 11 a.m. before races start at 2 p.m.. The event will host over 1,000 viewers in the small Alger community with fan buses coming from both Marquette and Escanaba.
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County approves labor change
The Alger County Commission approved a controversial notice regarding courthouse staff working hours after the county’s labor attorney teleconferenced in about potential risks. For the second meeting in a row, the county commission had “approve notice of discontinuation of working through lunch period” as an agenda item.
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Reagan Bowerman and Andrew Cain will represent Munising wrestling at the 2023 MHSAA Individual State Championships, held at Ford Field on March 3-4. The pair both finished in the top four of their weight class at the Charlevoix regional on Saturday, Feb. 18. Andrew Cain lost his first match in the 126-pound division, but won his next two to qualify in the final spot from the 126 pound division. The Mustang pinned his next two opponents to get into the third place match, but lost to Jericho Holmes of Pine River.
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Munising cheer advances to regionals
The Munising Mustang competitive cheer team took third place at the MHSAA District competition, meaning Munising will advance to the regionals this weekend in Grand Rapids. Munising scored a season high 712.14 on their way to a third-place finish. Gladstone won the district with 756.68 points while fellow U.P. team Norway was the first team failing to advance in fifth.
Read MoreMunising cheer advances to regionalsFamily Fare receipt fundraiser ending
A popular fundraising program in Munising is ending after changes at the corporate level. The Family Fare receipt program, allowing various non-profits such as schools, churches, and organizations to collect receipts and receive a donation after reaching a certain sales benchmark, has been canceled.
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Boys Basketball Feb. 21 Paradise 44 Munising Baptist 49 PAR: 6 11 13 14 MB: 15 16 7 11 Leading scorers: PAR: D.
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No snow for UP 200
The UP 200, the largest sled dog race in the lower 48, has been canceled by race organizers. The Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association (UPSDA) cited deteriorating weather conditions and safety concerns for participants, spectators and volunteer for why the event will not happen.
Read MoreNo snow for UP 200County tables controversial labor protocol
Controversy struck the Alger County Commission meeting on Monday, Feb. 13 after the county board originally attempted to approve a notice of discontinuation of working through employees lunch periods.
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