The Munising Memorial Hospital/Dr. Donald and Alice Fahrbach Scholarship is a $1,500 award that will be given to an Alger County graduating senior pursuing a career in health care.

The scholarship was established through funds donated by the Dr. Donald and Alice Fahrbach Trust, ensuring all students, regardless of GPA, have the opportunity to apply. Additional funding comes from dues paid by the Munising Memorial Hospital Association.

Applications are available at munisingmemorial.org/mmha. At the bottom of the page, there is a button labeled “Munising Memorial Hospital Scholarship,” where students can download the PDF application. Alternatively, they can request an application by emailing rbergamasco@mmhos.org.

Applications must be received or postmarked by April 1.

To support the scholarship’s longevity, the hospital has launched a donation page on its website, allowing contributors to donate specifically to the scholarship fund or make general contributions.

Excessive speed believed to be factor in fatality

A 61-year-old man from Edwardsburg, Michigan, was pronounced dead at the scene of a snowmobile crash in Au Train Township on Monday.

Alger County Sheriff’s deputies, Alger County EMS, Alger County Rescue “21” and the Michigan State Police responded to a 911 call around 3:20 p.m. Monday reporting an accident on Trail #8.

The Alger County Sheriff’s Office reported that excessive speed is believed to be the main factor in the crash. Alcohol was determined not to be a factor.

Authorities did not immediately release the victim’s name.

Sons of Legion breakfast slated for this Sunday

The local Sons of the American Legion chapter is hosting its monthly breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Sunday, March 9.

The cost is $10 per person, and proceeds benefit the organization’s scholarship fund.

American Legion Post 131 is located at 610 W. Munising Ave., Munising.