September 2024

Kiwanis Club Hosts Annual Raffle Blitz to Support Community Initiatives

September 27, 2024

MUNISING, MI - The Alger County Parks and Recreation building was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, September 21, as the local Kiwanis Club hosted its third annual Raffle Blitz. The event, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., brought together community members and businesses in a spirited fundraising effort aimed at supporting various local initiatives.

Munising Baptist sweeps host Grand Marais

September 27, 2024

The Munising Baptist volleyball team traveled over to Grand Marais for a doubleheader on Thursday, September 19. The Lady Bobcats managed to claim their first two victories of the year. They won the first contest 25-22, 25-18 and 25-19 and followed that up in the second game with a 25-14, 25-14 and 25-18 victory.

Pure Michigan’s ‘Fresh Lives Here’ Campaign Puts Munising in the Spotlight

September 27, 2024

The latest Pure Michigan campaign turned the spotlight on Munising, capturing its natural splendor and local culture with the help of Gorilla, a media production company based in Grand Rapids. As part of a series featuring three Michigan communities—Muskegon, Saugatuck, and one in the Upper Peninsula, Munising— the campaign was produced in collaboration with the creative agency MMGY Global from Overland Park, Kansas, hired by Pure Michigan.

Munising Bay Cruisers’ Annual Car Show Dazzles and Supports Veterans

September 27, 2024

MUNISING, MI - The picturesque shores of Lake Superior provided a stunning backdrop for the Munising Bay Cruisers’ annual car show on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event, which has become a beloved tradition in the Upper Peninsula, drew car enthusiasts and spectators from across the region.

Did you miss the dancing?

September 27, 2024

This past weekend on September 22, Alger County Communities that Care (AC3) held a pro-social barn dance at the Northern Michigan State University North Farm for the second year in a row. Fun was had by all ages from infants to the elderly. The event’s purpose is to encourage socialization among the community and to just have fun.

LAST WEEK IN ALGER CO

September 27, 2024

Photos by Jill Denkins .

September 27, 2024

Call it a typical bad news, good news situation. Munising was scheduled to play an 8-player football game at Brimley on Friday, but the bad news is Brimley was forced to forfeit that game. The good news is this gives Munising credit for another victory, giving them a perfect 4-0 start to the season.

September 27, 2024

In their lone action during the week, the Munising tennis team made the trip to Negaunee on Thursday, September 19. The Lady Mustangs dropped the match unfortunately, with a final score of 7-1.

Mustang Cross Country MS Girls Stampede at Rapid River

September 27, 2024

Last Saturday, on a day that had mixed results for the Mustangs, the middle school cross country girls were the big team winners at the Rapid River Cross Country Invitational. The team defended their team title from last year with an eight-point win, 47-55, over runner-up Vulcan Middle School. Emma Concklin again led the way for the team by capturing third place in a time of 13 minutes 45.9 seconds. Following Emma was Karter Goings (7th, 14:14.8), Lennon Livermore (11th, 14:53.9), Maddie Kulppi (13th, 15:12.1), Kahlan Ramsey (17th, 15:21.2), Ava Prunick (44th, 17:35.3), Payton Brey (48th, 17:55.5), Peyton Dyer (49th, 18:01.9), Miika Michelson (51st, 18:58.2), and Amber Defrancesco (57th, 19:58.3). For the boys’, Evan Kelto placed ninth in 12:52.3 and Trey Defrancesco was 52nd in 17:24.0.

September 27, 2024

On Wednesday, September 18, all three sets against Rock Mid-Pen went in favor of Munising. As a result, the Lady Mustangs were able to pick up a rather quick non-conference volleyball win with scores of 25-14, 2515 and 25-21.