New playground fully funded
The Mather Elementary playground project is now fully funded, according to school officials. “I’m super excited.
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County 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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Outhouse Classic pins on sale The Trenary Outhouse Classic pins are now on sale at various locations in western Alger County. The pins are admission to the 31st annual event that brings in over 1,000 fans of the teams competing for fastest outhouse. The Classic is on Saturday, Feb. 25 in Trenary.
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Body of missing ice climber found
An ice climber, identified as James Bake of Gaylord, Michigan, age 31, fell into Lake Superior on the evening of February 7, 2023, while climbing in the Miners Castle area of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Multiple agencies responded that evening and coordinated search efforts continued throughout the week as conditions allowed. On Sunday, February 12, 2023, weather and wave conditions on Lake Superior facilitated a focused search of the area using an unmanned aerial vehicle operated by an Alger Country Sheriff’s Department pilot. Mr. Bake’s body was located underwater approximately 30 yards offshore. The recovery operation concluded in the late evening of February 12, 2023.
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Ice Fest a success for Munising
The 31st Annual Michigan Ice Fest was an overall success, with a safe and happy event. “We’re very excited,” said Bill Thompson, Ice Fest Organizer.
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One still missing after Miners fall
The search for a missing climber has been almost completely called off at Miners Falls in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. “It’s been scaled back.
Read MoreAnimal shelter eviction hits courtroom
Alger County is continuing the eviction of the Alger County Humane Society from the animal shelter building in Munising. After the non-profit organization refused to move out without a court order, the issue transferred to 93rd District Court.
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