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March Press Release from Alger County Sheriff’s Office
On February 23, 2024, an undercover operation in Alger County resulted in the arrest of a 49 year old man from Marquette, Michigan. David Grant Derouin was arrested on February 23rd for engaging in Child Sexually Abusive Activity and Using a Computer in Commission of a Crime.
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Earth Fest 2024 Expands
Munising’s second Earth Fest partnership between Alger County Renewable Energy Solutions and Munising School Public Library, has expanded to include the Gallery Coffee Co. with sponsorship from the Michigan Environmental Council. This year’s events will include weekly Armchair Trips to explore the Earth’s flora and fauna through film media. Nature movies will be screened, one a week, at the Gallery Coffee Co. located at 120 Elm Ave, Munising. They are scheduled on Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16 and 23 beginning at 10 AM.
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Red Cross Month kicks off to honor community heroes
The American Red Cross recognizes March as Red Cross Month, an annual tradition that celebrates the humanitarian spirit of community heroes like Kathleen (Katy) Davis and her certified therapy dog Maggie.
Read MoreRed Cross Month kicks off to honor community heroesMunising School Public Library News
PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY! Munising School Public Library is updating the Strategic Plan and will need your input on what you think! It is a quick ten (10) question survey made possible in part by the University of Michigan School of Information, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Technology Act. We also have print copies of the survey available at the Munising Library. The survey runs through April 15. We appreciate your input!
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Good news Everyone! The FunRun/walk signup is here. Register now to secure your 2024 shirt as we only have guaranteed shirts for the first 300 participants. Get your whole group together and sign up for a chance to win the organization with the most participants & family with the most participants.
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Important Michigan Women
As Women’s History month comes to a close, we want to share some Michigan women who have made an impact on our state and our world. Jane Johnston Schoolcraft was an Ojibwe and Scots-Irish writer born in Sault Ste.
Read MoreImportant Michigan WomenMotivation- your best friend or your worst enemy?
The simple answer: a little of both. Let me explain.
Read MoreMotivation- your best friend or your worst enemy?Recommendations for medical marijuana use
Q: I have several friends who have been advised to use marijuana products for medical problems that I also have been developing. What are the latest recommendations for medical marijuana use? A: The marijuana plant contains over 100 different chemicals, referred to as cannabinoids; the ones that have shown some promise and by far the most studied regarding medical uses are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
Read MoreRecommendations for medical marijuana useSpringing into New Life: Embracing Renewal and Transformation
We all know the saying: “April showers bring May flowers.” Growing up, I could not wait for spring to come: for the weather to warm up, the grass to turn green, the trees to start budding out, and for me and my friends coming together for our weekly baseball game.
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