July 2024

Upper Peninsula Inspired Winery Secures Specialized Liquor License, Expands Offerings

The Upper Peninsula Inspired Winery, a beloved fixture in downtown Munising, has reached a significant milestone in its journey to offer a comprehensive and unparalleled tasting experience. Amy and Billy Jack Gramm, the dynamic duo behind the winery, have secured a specialized liquor license, marking a new chapter for their establishment. This new development, which was approved last week, allows them to expand their offerings and enhance their guests’ experiences like never before.
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Bending trees of future/past

The Upper Peninsula has a rich history with and connection to trees, from its earliest days when forests were a vital resource, to the 19th century when logging began driving economic growth, to today’s sustainable forestry practices and recreation, with a goal of preservation for the future. From timber harvesting to maple syrup production and the pulp and paper industry, trees remain integral to the Upper Peninsula’s economy, culture, and environmental stewardship efforts.
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Gone to the Birds

Watching birds continues to be one of the favorite activities in the United States. For whatever set of reasons, humans are fascinated by our flying fauna. For some folks, the interest dives deeper than the casual “oh my.”
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This Week In History

Sourced from the Digital Archive at the Munising Public Library~ consider checking out this wonderful resource for your own research and/or entertainment! 136 years ago - The Alger County Republican - July 7, 1888 What a Contrast! Mr. Editor: I have noticed that a large number of the people of Indiana are very much pleased that Gen.
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The True Reward of Prayer: Beyond Persistence and Performance

Last time, we began a series on the most recognized prayer in the world: “Our Father who art in heaven...”-the Lord’s prayer. Jesus gave it to his disciples in response to their question, “Lord, teach us to pray.” But they were not first graders asking their teacher to teach them to read. They filled their lives with prayer, much more than most of us. They wouldn’t need a lesson on prayer any more than a short-order cook needed a lesson on scrambled eggs.
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Munising School Public Library News

Mark your calendar for this coming Tuesday, July 16 at 6 p.m. when the Munising School Public Library welcomes National BookAward Finalist and Michigan Notable Book author Bonnie Jo Campbell. This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, and the Superiorland Library Cooperative.
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The Importance of Balance

It’s clear that eating healthy and being active are integral parts of a healthy lifestyle. But did you know that rest and indulgence are also integral parts of a healthy lifestyle? There is a misconception that when we indulge or rest, we are being “bad” or that we need to “get back on track”, but the truth is that these things are also essential for a lifestyle to actually be healthy.
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Happy’s Place: David Delisle Revives Munising Bowling Alley with Community’s Help

Jennifer Champagne David Delisle, the owner of Happy’s Place in Munising, grew up in the bustling kitchen of Napoli’s Pizza, a local favorite restaurant owned by his mother, Yvonne Delisle. Napoli’s was renowned for its mouth-watering pizza and especially its secret sauce, a recipe so treasured that it attracted pizza lovers from all over, as well as its gravy fries, both of which he features on Happy’s menu.
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Nearly 900,000 Michigan children to receivefood assistance benefits this summer MDHHSoffers first-time Summer EBT program

To help ensure children are able to access healthy food this summer while school is out, eligible families will soon receive $120 per child through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) new Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program.
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