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Hunters reported a quiet opening week of regular firearm deer season throughout most of Alger County. Warm weather, paired with a mid-week opener, led to an inactive start for the 2023 season.

Leaves are down, temperatures are cooler, and that means it’s prime time for pruning oak trees, which can be infected by the oak wilt fungus if they’re pruned during the high-risk period April 15-July 15.

Michael Dugas was selected as the 2023 Alger County Veteran of the Year, carrying on the legacy of extraordinary veterans who have helped shape and care for the Alger County community. After the announcement was made that he won the award, Dugas was humbled and felt the award should have gone to one of his fellow nominees.

In a bipartisan effort to aid the logging industry, Michigan State Representatives Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) and Dave Prestin (R-Cedar River) have proposed legislation aimed at easing the transport of logging materials between Michigan and Wisconsin. House Bills 5379 and 5378, introduced by Hill and Prestin respectively, seek to provide more flexibility for logging companies in the transportation of their products across state lines.

Michigan Senators Ed McBroom and Jeremy Moss have introduced new legislation aimed at integrating the Michigan Legislature and the executive office of the governor within the scope of the state’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The proposed laws, if enacted, will enable residents to obtain a clearer insight into the workings of their state government.

Mathias Township’s longest-serving public official is officially retired. Amy Richmond will serve her last day as township clerk on December 13, one day before the next regular meeting of the Mathias Township board.

The Alger County Board of Canvassers approved the results of the 2023 November election on Thursday, Nov. 9. The following are the results of the election: City of Munising Commissioner: Jordan Prunick 200, Unresolved Write-Ins 2 Burt Township Improvement Millage: Yes 109, No 58 Burt Township Harbor Operating Millage: Yes 115, No 52 This was the first election for the brand new Board of Canvassers, as all four members – two Republicans and two Democrats – were all appointed to the position in the last three months. The board works with Alger County Clerk Joel VandeVelde and other staff from the clerk’s office to open up the sealed ballots, verify information from the tabulators and review the poll books recorded by poll workers in each of the precincts.