January 2024

Briefs

January 26, 2024

The Gateway loop at the Munising Bike Park will once again be lit up by decorated wine bottles strung in the trees along the trail. Glow sticks will be placed along the trail for the kiddos (see if they can find all of them). Join us for an enchanting snowshoe (conditions will be updated the day of the event). Snowshoes may or may not be required depending on depth of snow and trail conditions. 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. on January 27th.

Fire Destroys Garage

January 26, 2024

On Jan 20th, a garage caught fire at 4358 Au Train Trail. Fire fighters were called at 8:46 PM to the structure in Onota township to battle the blaze. Units from Au Train and Munising Township and the City of Munising rushed to the scene.

January 26, 2024

Free Skate for All!

January 19, 2024

Thanks to a generous donation from Alger County Communities that Care (AC3) anyone who wants to can enjoy ice skating in the months to come. Alger Centennial Arena had already placed ‘Free Skate’ on their schedule, meaning anyone could skate during those times with no cost for admission.

Despite penalties, Emeralds take fourth straight win

January 19, 2024

Almost everything was against the Manistique Emeralds Varsity co-op in their home contest against the Big Rapids Cardinals on Saturday. Great opportunities to score were just off the mark. Thirteen penalties were called against the Emeralds, compared to just three on the Cardinals. Multiple Emeralds players spent more time in the box than on the ice. They were outnumbered for nearly half the game. Toward the end of the game, Head Coach John Nutkins got ejected and is currently suspended as a result.

January 19, 2024

Saturday Pancake Breakfast at Grand Island Lodge (Mason) Grand Island Lodge # 422 will be serving pancake breakfast on Saturday, January 20th from 9:00 am till Noon. The Lodge is located at 228 W. Onota St in Munising. The public is invited.

January 19, 2024

The weather might have made it difficult to get to the library lately, but there’s still plenty of material online to keep you busy even in the worst of weather. Remember, you can always borrow audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music so long as you have your library card and a screen!

Michigan Economic Development Withdraws from Marketplace

January 19, 2024

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has withdrawn support from the Munising Marketplace project. While this sounds concerning at first glance, it is important to note that the MEDC is a single part of the entire investment.

CREATIVITY ABOUNDS AT FALLING ROCK

January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024

The storm might have been raging outside, but inside Whisky Dick’s was where all the action was. On Friday, January 12 th BJ Benson started off the night with a set of favorites which had toes tapping and bar patrons occasionally singing along. Then, after a break and much discussion, Whiskey Ryan joined BJ Benson on stage while outside the snow swirled down.