March 2024

On January 18th at approximately 1410 Alger County Dispatch received a 911 call from a female subject advising that her mother was discovered unresponsive with agonal respirations. Deputy Will Seymour took the 911 call.

Second quarter woes doom Munising girls in regional final loss to St. Ignace

March 22, 2024

The first quarter? That went about as well as the Munising girls basketball team could have hoped. The second quarter? That was another story unfortunately, as the Lady Mustangs were outscored by St. Ignace by 18 points in that frame, leading to Munising falling 54-33 in their Division 4 regional championship game at Newberry.

Spanish Day 2024

March 22, 2024

Munising’s Spanish 2 students enjoyed another Spanish Day on March 14 at Northern Michigan’s University Center where at least 10 different public schools attended. An estimated 200 attendants were at the event.

Michigan Beer

March 22, 2024

Whether you are a lover of IPAs, stouts, lagers or just love trying new beers, you won’t have to go far to find a great brewery in Michigan. With approximately 400 breweries in the state, including about two dozen in the Upper Peninsula, even an enthusiast will have a hard time trying them all. Choices range from Frankenmuth Brewery, which was established in 1862 and promotes itself as the oldest microbrewery in the state, to Detroit’s Traffic Jam and Snug, the states’ first brewpub, to more recent additions, such as LaTulip Brewing Company in Cooks, established in 2020.

March 22, 2024

Munising Moose Lodge #1386 Pasty Ordering is now available! Ordering online or via text/messenger is the best option. PICK-UP DAY will be Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 11am to 2pm Order online at https:// forms.gle/Ybar537T4EaeYLAt5 You can also message or call the Moose @ (906) 387-2879 Fire Season is upon us

Ludy & Johns: Two Munising Residents Share Their Journey into the Michigan National Guard

March 22, 2024

At an Oath of Enlistment Ceremony, Ervin Ludy and Robert Johns took the next step in their journey with the Michigan Army National Guard. Both young men are from the Munising area and gathered at the Detroit Military Entrance Processing Station to formally begin their careers, having initially enlisted on March 5, 2024 and November 21, 2023, respectively.

LAST WEEK IN ALGER CO

March 22, 2024

Emmy Crisp: A Rising Star with Family at the Heart of Her Journey

March 22, 2024

In the echoing gymnasium of Munising High School, Emersyn Crisp, affectionately known as Emmy, etched her name in the history of Mustang sporting greatness. With a flick of her wrist and constant determination, she ascended to an elite echelon, joining the exclusive 1000-point club—a feat achieved by few high school athletes. Yet, behind this moment of glory lies a tale not only of fortitude and community but also of family resilience amidst adversity.