March 2023

Briefs

March 17, 2023

Multiple bars and restaurants will be hosting events for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday from Trenary to Grand Marais. Food options, drink specials and live music will be available. Check your favorite location or Facebook for more specific information and designate a driver.

March 17, 2023

Munising - James R. “Jim” LeVeque, 92, of Munising died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Munising Memorial Hospital.

March 17, 2023

Trenary - Katherine “Katie” A. Whitehead, 49, of Trenary died Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Barbara A. Forsberg

March 17, 2023

May 3, 1931 - December 19, 2022 Barbara A. Forsberg, 91, and longtime Marquette resident passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, in Lansing while in the loving presence of her children.

Skating party in Trenary

March 10, 2023

Mustangs lead SCC awards

March 10, 2023

The Munising Mustangs led all schools in Skyline Central Conference season awards this year after an undefeated run in the conference. Munising had seven awards, two more than the second-most recognized team in North Central, who won the conference’s small-school division.

Two arraigned in largest fentanyl bust in county history

March 10, 2023

Two Marquette County residents have been arraigned in 11th Circuit Court for the largest bust of fentanyl in Alger County history, with the pair moving 28 grams of fentanyl and over 50 grams of methamphetamine.

March 10, 2023

With the loss to Munising in the MHSAA District 101 semifinals, the Big Bay de Noc Black Bears end their season with a 15-8 record. The Black Bears finished second in the recently restarted Central Upper Peninsula Conference to Superior Central, but got revenge on the Cougars in the MHSAA Tournament.

Big Bay defeats SC in Districts

March 10, 2023

The Superior Central Cougars ended their season with a MHSAA District 101 quarterfinal loss to the host Big Bay de Noc Black Bears 66-29 victory on Monday March 6. “They’re very energetic and intense and play hard and fast,” SC Head Coach Adam Ely said.

Superior Central sweeps CUP titles

March 10, 2023

The Superior Central boys basketball team won the Central Upper Peninsula conference title this season, finishing 5-2 in conference play against Republic-Michigamme, Hannahville, Mid Peninsula and Big Bay de Noc.