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Thank you to all who donated new children’s books for the Gift of Reading this year. You have brightened a child’s holiday with the gift that keeps giving every time they read. The books have been sent on their way to be distributed, and we hope for even more participation next year, so remember that while you shop for books.

Make sure to keep track of what’s happening at your local library this season! There are amazing new books to read and events to attend. Story Time - Saturday, Dec.

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Do you own and manage a small swine herd operation? Many things need to be addressed for the comfort and needs of the pigs as the seasons change and the weather gets colder. This typically involves some key considerations to ensure optimal health, welfare and productivity of the herd. The important things to keep in mind are heating, lighting, nutrition, health management, environmental management and record keeping of all the these items is essential.

Alger County Plat Books - $35.00* The 2023 Alger County Plat Books are now available. To order by mail, please send a check or money order for $43.00 ($35 + $8 shipping) made payable to Alger County 4-H Council and mail to: Alger County 4-H Council c/o MSU Extension, E9526 Prospect Street, Suite 1, Munising, MI 49862.They are available to purchase from the Alger County MSU Extension Office, 906-387-2530* Additional Pricing Information through MSU Extension: To purchase the book(s) with a credit card, the cost is $36.75 + 6% MI Sales Tax. If you want your book mailed (ground advantage through the U.S. Postal Service), there is an additional $8.00 charge to cover the shipping. Plat Books can also be purchased at Peoples State Bank, MSU U.P. Research & Extension Center, Chatham Co-op, Holmquist Feed Mill, Alger Conservation District.

Munising alumna Hattie Cota was named the 2023 Bay College Women’s Cross Country team’s Most Valuable Player. The award was handed out at the team’s postseason banquet on Sunday, Dec.