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The Board of Education met in the evening on Monday, December 18, 2023 where they discussed the budget for the second half of 2023, and voted on several resolutions involving staffing, policy, and the acquisition of a new school bus.

By Dale Hansen The Munising City Commission met Monday evening in a public forum. The meeting opened with a report given by Kathy Reynolds in regards to the various DDA projects which have been active in the past months.

Still short a few presents? Swing by the Gallery Coffee Company between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22 for their Last Stop, Sip and Shop! Local vendors and crafters will help you to find that perfectly unique present.

105 Years Ago – The Munising News – December 20th, 1918 Ban is Modified – Churches Open At a meeting of the city board of health, City Health Officer Scholtes offered the following modifications to the present flu ban regulations. Re-opening of soft drink stands, same to be restricted to five people at any one time. Re-opening of the pool rooms – restricted to two people to each table when games are in progress. The ban remains on public and social gatherings of every nature, except churches until further notice. The schools and theater will undoubtedly open January 1st.

PLEASE NOTE holiday closings: Munising Public Library will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 23rd through Monday, Dec. 25th. We will also be closed Saturday, Dec. 30th through Monday, Jan. 1st. Please see our website for further details on shortened hours during the week following Christmas. Thank you for your understanding, and happy merrymaking!

Q: I am 51 and have several older relatives with lung problems that I try to visit regularly. I read that last week, 18,000 Americans were hospitalized with COVID infections and want to do everything I can to avoid giving it to any of the relatives I visit. I have two N-95 face masks already, but am having difficulty finding more, but also realize I need to wear one when I visit anyone with significant lung diseases. Is there any proven method to extend the usable life of the masks I have, until I can find more?

“MDARD inspectors play a critical role in protecting motorists, truckers, and their wallets at the gas pump. Our inspectors look for skimmers during every routine pump inspection and check gas for quality and quantity. We want Michiganders to know when they fill up, they’re getting every dollar worth of gas into their tank.”