May 2024

This Week In History

May 17, 2024

136 years ago - Alger County Republican - May 23, 1888 The Music of His Chin I’m a music-loving man, And would go far to hear Pat Gilmore or someone, Whose tones are sweet and clear; But save me from the person who, Will evermore begin, And will evermore put you through The music of his chin. 115 years ago - The Munising News - May 14th, 1909 The Fish Liar He riseth up early in the morning and disturbeth the family as he goes out fishing.

Munising’s Deep Blue Fitness approaching oneyear anniversary of toning muscles and minds

May 10, 2024

If you’re looking for somewhere in quiet Munising to exercise or achieve your fitness goals, Deep Blue Fitness is open now and will be celebrating its one-year anniversary this month. Jessica and her husband, Sam, the owners of Deep Blue Fitness, have had quite the busy year.

Munising, Superior Central track teams take part in Rapid River meet

May 10, 2024

The Munising track and field team was back in action on Thursday, May 2, taking part in the Rapid River Invitational. With 15 teams in attendance, the Mustangs fared pretty well, with the boys team placing third and the girls coming in eighth. Superior Central was also at the event, and their boys finished ninth, while their girls were unable to score points.

Career Fair in session

May 10, 2024

Natalie Holmes-Niven O&B editor and creative writer Munising High School Student On May 2 Alger County Communities that Care (AC3) hosted a career fair open to all schools in Alger County. This event was hosted at Alger Parks and Recreation Department (APRD) where AC3’s office is also located.

A Year of Achievements and Community Connection

May 10, 2024

A Year of Achievements and Community Connection Reflecting on the past year, the Munising Moose Lodge celebrates numerous successes and community contributions. The year started with impactful fundraising events, including the Carmen Kee Fundraiser, Peter Benzing Fundraiser, and the 1st Sundays Breakfast Fundraiser, making a positive impact on various causes.

May 10, 2024

Volunteers Urgently Needed for Senior All Night Party! Volunteers Needed: Munising High School’s Senior All Night Party seeks chaperones for Saturday, May 25. Two shifts available: 9pm-1am & 1am-5am.

Award winning 4th of July celebration adds new events to the 2024 lineup.

May 10, 2024

On July 3, 1776, John Adams noted in a letter to his wife, Abigail, “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival... . It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”

May 10, 2024

Graveside services for Darci will be conducted by Pastor Ted Jolls at the Limestone Township Cemetery in Limestone, Michigan on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Darci died on February 18, 2024 at the age of 48.

May 10, 2024

Military honors and graveside prayers for Ruth Carr will be held on Friday, May17, 2024 at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Carr died on November 28, 2023 at the age of 102. Her completed obituary may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net

Rev. Christina “Tina” Robb

May 10, 2024

Rev. Christina “Tina”Robb, age 71, quietly passed away at 3:30pm on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the MediLodge Nursing Center of Munising. She had resided at MediLodge with her husband Jim by her side since May of 2023. Tina is now pain free and in the arms of Jesus at peace.