Community

Kiwanis brings back color tour

October 6, 2023

The Kiwanis of Alger County restarted one of its annual traditions on Monday, Oct. 2, by taking two busses of residents at MediLodge of Munising on a trip to Grand Marais and back to see the fall color change.

September 29, 2023

Tail Spinners Storytime takes place at the library on Mondays at 10:30 a.m.. Pre-school aged children and their caregivers are invited to attend to hear stories, sing songs and make a simple craft. This 30 minute activity is for ages 7 and under. We are excited to see you and your little one there! If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to call the library at 906-387-2125.

September 29, 2023

The Munising Moose Lodge Monday Night Bingo continues to be a successful event. One reason is the Michigan Progressive Jackpot game. On September 18th, Melissa Kinney became the seventh winner in our 14-month history, winning $1,294.

Stake the Lake ties back to the community

September 22, 2023

Stake the Lake, the annual cancer walk and fundraiser, was held on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Bayshore Park in Munising. The event brought in over 400 people, with roughly a quarter of them being cancer survivors themselves.

Representative Hill visits MMH

September 8, 2023

Concert in the Park wraps up season

September 8, 2023

The popular local concert series “Concert in the Park” has wrapped up for the 2023 season. A total of 11 bands were featured at Bayshore Park throughout the summer.

This week in history

September 8, 2023

100 years ago - The Munising News - Speed Regulations of Heavy Vehicles City officials served notice this week that an ordinance regulating the collection and handling of garbage will be enforced, 'and no fooling'. As a follow-through on a drive to cleanup alleys and garbage areas to reduce the danger of the spread of disease (and also to take care of a situation which has not been 'pretty' business people are being contacted to enlist their cooperation in the program, and the general public is urged to 'kick- in' by clearing yards and open lots of all debris.