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Food pantry is committed to serving Alger County
For more than 12 years, the Alger Community Food Pantry has been a beacon of hope for residents of Alger County. As an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, the pantry, located at 414 East Munising Ave.
Read MoreFood pantry is committed to serving Alger CountyFacts over speculation
No violations uncovered in Au Train Bay activities Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a two-part series focusing on tribal fishing rights and activities in Au Train Bay. Part 1 was published in the Nov.
Read MoreFacts over speculationNEWS BRIEFS
The Michigan State Police announced this week that it has ended the search for a previously reported missing man. On Sept.
Read MoreNEWS BRIEFSCanvassers vote to certify election
The bipartisan Board of State Canvassers voted unanimously last Friday to certify Michigan’s 2024 General Election results. Prior to the state canvassers’ meeting, bipartisan canvassing boards in each of Michigan’s 83 counties certified the election results in their jurisdictions before the legal deadline.
Read MoreCanvassers vote to certify electionDebunking a major workout myth
You’ve probably seen it plastered all over gym walls or on more motivational fitness content than you can remember, but is the phrase “no pain, no gain” really worth all the hype? I understand that this phrase can serve a motivational purpose in some cases, which is likely why it has become such a popular gymwall adornment. But promoting this mentality can have the opposite effect.
Read MoreDebunking a major workout mythWhy shouldn’t I take Motrin if I have COVID-19?
Q: I saw my family doctor last week for a routine blood pressure check and, because I’ve had several friends report recently that they have been diagnosed with COVID-19, I asked how best to treat symptoms of suspected COVID-19 virus infection. I have four at-home COVID-19 test kits and have already used one because I regularly drop off needed grocery items to my parents, who are in rather fragile health. (The test was negative.)
Read MoreWhy shouldn’t I take Motrin if I have COVID-19?Conversation with an old friend
Letters to the pastor: • Dear Pastor, I hope to go to heaven someday but later than sooner. Love, Ellen (age 9) • Dear Pastor, Please say a prayer for our Little League team.
Read MoreConversation with an old friendTaleSpinners, knitting, book club among events
Please note: The public library is closed today, Friday, Nov. 29, in recognition of Thanksgiving weekend.
Read MoreTaleSpinners, knitting, book club among eventsA family legacy in Shingleton
Wright Grocery, a cornerstone of Shingleton since the 1920s, is under new ownership as Mike Robinson takes the helm from his parents, Allen and the late Mary Ann Wright Robinson. The transfer marks a continuation of a rich family legacy, ensuring the store remains a vital part of the town’s fabric.
Read MoreA family legacy in Shingleton