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Cougars take part in conference meet

October 18, 2024

The Superior Central cross country teams brought their conference seasons to a close on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Cougars took part in the Skyline Conference meet held at the Dale Fountain cross country course.

UP200 DRYLAND DASH

October 18, 2024

ALGER COUNTY SCENES

October 18, 2024

October 18, 2024

Halloween is less than two weeks away, and soon our community’s streets will be filled with little ghosts, goblins and witches trick-or-treating. To help ensure this Halloween is safe for children, Alger County Sheriff Todd Brock offers the following safety tips: • Costumes should be short enough to prevent tripping.

Amy Heyrman

October 18, 2024

Pizza with a Purpose raises funds, awareness

October 18, 2024

The annual Pizza with a Purpose fundraiser took place on Oct. 4 and 5. The event, a partnership between Alger County Communities that Care (AC3) and Pictured Rocks Pizza, raises funds for suicide prevention activities in Alger County schools.

October 18, 2024

American Legion Post 131 in Munising is hosting its annual arts and crafts fair on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m.

Pictured Rocks has profound impact on economy

October 18, 2024

Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a four-part series that delves into the impact of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on the local economy. The series will focus on several aspects of the topic, including the challenges faced by local workers, the expansion of recreational opportunities and the importance of sustainability for the future.

October 18, 2024

If you’ve been reading this column for a while now, you’ll know that self-love is a commonly recurring theme, and for good reason. Studies show that most adults struggle with truly loving who they are, and lack of selflove can negatively impact every part of your life and your health. Simply put, learning to love yourself is one of the best things you can do.

New Chief Medical Officer Joins Munising Memorial Hospital

October 11, 2024

Munising Memorial Hospital (MMH) has announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Cecilio as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Cecilio steps into this leadership role after a decade of dedicated service at MMH, where he has worked as an Emergency Medicine physician since 2014. His new responsibilities will involve overseeing the hospital’s medical staff, directing quality and infection control efforts, and building upon the existing clinical framework in collaboration with local health systems.