August 2024

Sinking Fund Fails to Pass, Leaving Munising Public Schools Facing Financial Challenges

August 23, 2024

Munising Public Schools’ proposed Sinking Fund did not pass in the August 6, 2024, elections, leaving the district to grapple with how to fund critical building projects and other necessary improvements. The proposal, which aimed to address aging infrastructure, technology upgrades, and transportation needs, failed to secure enough votes, with 762 votes against (51.66%) and 713 votes in favor (48.34%).

Munising School Public Library News

August 23, 2024

The library has several upcoming closings due to Labor Day and the beginning of school. Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27-28, library will open at noon due to staff training. The Public Library will also be CLOSED on Saturday, August 31 and Monday, September 2 for Labor Day Weekend. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a happy & safe holiday weekend!

Briefs

August 23, 2024

UP Potato Field Day Reminder Mark your calendars! Our annual UP Potato Field Day is happening next Tuesday, August 27th, from 4-7 PM in Rock, MI. Join us to explore the latest potato varieties, gain insights from industry research, and enjoy a delicious meal.

August 23, 2024

The fifth annual Alger County Veterans Golf Outing was held once again, on Saturday, at Pictured Rocks Golf Course. The event managed to attract 160 players and 40 teams. The goal of was to raise funds for four area veteran non-profit groups; the American Legion, the Marine Corps League, Veteran of Foreign Wars and the Vietnam Veterans of America.

August 23, 2024

David (a.k.a. Davey, Dave) John Nelson, age 84, of Munising, MI passed away peacefully at Medilodge of Munising on Monday morning, August 12, 2024.

LAST WEEK IN ALGER CO

August 23, 2024

Grand Marais Harbor

August 23, 2024

Lake Superior Drizzle

August 23, 2024

Rare Blue Supermoon illuminates the night sky over Au Train; by Kevin Dunham

August 23, 2024

Munising Baptist Soccer hoping to build off last season

August 23, 2024

It didn’t end in a championship, but Munising Baptist soccer head coach Hunter MacArthur really liked how his team’s season ended last fall. The Bobcats made a bit of an improbable run all the way to the Northern Lights League championship game, before coming up just a bit short to Big Bay de Noc.