August 2023

Superior Central spikers look to make a run

August 18, 2023

By Brice Burge The Superior Central volleyball team looks to be one of the stronger small school volleyball teams in the central Upper Peninsula this year, with Head Coach Kris Bray already confident in the Cougars.

August 18, 2023

The most dramatic change of the Fall sports season is arguably with the Munising cross country programs, as the Mustangs move up to Division 2 of the MHSAA U.P. competition. It will make another state championship a little harder for the Munising girls.

August 18, 2023

When the Munising Mustang volleyball team hits the court this weekend, the team won’t have a lot of experience. The ’Stangs have just one senior – an athlete that didn’t play the sport last season – and a number of call ups from the JV squad in 2022.

August 18, 2023

This summer, Fort Wilkins, located a mile east of the village of Copper Harbor in Keweenaw County, is turning 100 years old as a historic state park. Built in 1844,Fort Wilkins was intended to keep law and order during Michigan’s copper rush.

August 18, 2023

By Brice Burge We have problems with methamphetamine like everywhere else in the Midwest right now, so it’s time to have a serious talk about the dangers of the drug. The problem is that conversation can go in dozens of directions, ranging from preventing the creation of the drug, what to do if someone is in direct harm from methamphetamine use and how to rehabilitate those looking to get clean fairly.

Munising School Public Library News Aug. 18, 2023

August 18, 2023

Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. the Munising Library will host an informative talk by the Alzheimer’s Association entitled Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Join us to learn the difference between the two conditions, the various stages and risk factors, and all of the programs that the Alzheimer’s Associations has to offer those afflicted and affected. You can register for this free event by calling Jack Vander Lugt at 906-373-3107 or emailing him at jrvanderlugt@ alz.org.

August 18, 2023

The Diocesan Eucharistic Congress was a privileged time of grace for those in attendance. We gave thanks to the Lord for the blessing that he gave us, especially the gift of the Most Holy Eucharist. We celebrated Mass, the source and summit of our life. There were prayerful Eucharistic processions, inspiring speakers and good fellowship. Many spoke to me at the Congress and shared how meaningful it was and expressed thanks for the Congress. I hope and pray that graces of the Congress bear fruit in our diocese for many years to come.

August 18, 2023

Bond approved for new school 100 years ago – The Munising News – Aug. 17, 1923 The bond issue for the building and equipment of a new two-room school building at the John Knause location.

August 18, 2023

Q: I’ve been having intermittent pain on the outer hip area for several weeks, worse when I’m walking up even a gradual slope or on a level surface. I was telling a friend about it and he suggested I buy a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit, which can be obtained without a prescription; it arrived in the mail a few days ago, but the instructions that came with it are very brief and not very useful.

Fordyce plays final show with Cabin Fever

August 18, 2023

By Brice Burge According to the band, it was the usual closing song at the end of their set. The Circle Song – a fun tune to get people dancing together regardless of skill level or age – was Cabin Fever’s traditional goodbye to fans and festival goers alike.

August 2023

Superior Central spikers look to make a run

Munising CC ready for the challenge

Mustangs looking for steep learning curve

Showcasing the DNR: Celebrating a century of Fort Wilkins as a state park

Sharing an extra prosecutor makes sense

Munising School Public Library News Aug. 18, 2023

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God

This week in history

Doctor, why?: How do you use a TENS unit?

Fordyce plays final show with Cabin Fever