September 2024

New Businesses Thrive in Schwalbach Building: ‘A Bit of Everything’ and Health & Wellness Specialists Settle into Downtown Munising

The Schwalbach Building, located in downtown Munising, has a rich history dating back to 1896, when it was originally constructed by the Bjornstad family. It first served as a general store, reflecting the bustling commerce of the era.
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Honoring Heroes with a New Fountain: A Fresh Look for the All-Veterans Memorial

There is a new look for the All-Veterans Memorial at the Munising City Park! Since dressing up the memorial with a new outside fence a couple of years ago, some of the members of Vietnam Veterans of Alger County Chapter 237 felt the centerpiece should be more attractive. With the agreement of all of the members, funds were transferred to the All-Veterans Memorial for this project which culminated on September 11, 2024, with the installation of a new wrap-around fountain centerpiece. This wrap includes all of the different service insignias and was installed on the anniversary of 9/11 by the designers, Icon Signs out of Ishpeming, Michigan.
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