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Eight win GLCYD Excellence in Education award
The 2023 Grow & Lead Community Youth Development (GLCYD) Excellence in Education awards have been announced, with eight Alger County seniors from Munising and Superior Central winning the prestigious award.
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One still missing after Miners fall
The search for a missing climber has been almost completely called off at Miners Falls in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. “It’s been scaled back.
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The Alger County Digital Archive, available in the Munising Public Library affords the user a window into the past via our local historic printed publications. This week in history one hundred years ago saw the most disastrous fire to ever occur in downtown Munising. The Munising News reported on a fire that broke out in the Baij’s barbershop and billiard hall on Superior Street, in the middle of the night during a northwest gale in minus 10 degree temperatures. One life and six large buildings were lost and eleven families were made homeless before the blaze was extinguished. Only by the heroic efforts of the Munising Fire Department was the rest of downtown saved. This amazing article is available for you to read in the Digital Archive at the library. Stop in a see what you can find.
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Thank you to all of you who come to the library to check out books, participate in events, volunteer your time, make donations or just stop in to say hi. You absolutely make my day brighter by being a part of your community library. I appreciate you!
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U.S. Navy accepts future USS Marinette
The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Marinette (LCS 25) from Lockheed Martin this week at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin. “Today marks a significant milestone in the life of the future USS Marinette,” said Capt.
Read MoreU.S. Navy accepts future USS MarinetteWe are please to announce that Mason St
We are please to announce that Mason St. Amour has been chosen as our Student of the Week. He is a 2nd grader and the son of Shaun and Cori St. Amour. Mason is such an empathetic young man. He has one of the biggest and most caring hearts. Mason is constantly volunteering his help to his teachers and classmates. He sets a great example of thoughtfulness and kindness. In his free time, he enjoys hockey, snowmobiling, riding dirt bikes, and working with his dad at Foggy’s. We are so lucky to have Mason in our classroom! Congratulations to Mason and his family.
Read MoreWe are please to announce that Mason StTrobridge found not guilty
A jury found Justin Rian Trobridge not guilty of one count of felony of assaulting a police officer on Friday, Feb. 3. Originating from an event on May 11, 2019, it was the oldest and one of the most constitutionally difficult cases on the 11th Circuit Court docket.
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The Michigan Ice Fest, one of the premier ice climbing events in the U.S., continues over the weekend. Numerous events, shows and more are spread out between Alger Parks and Rec, local businesses and outdoor locations. Check the Michigan Ice Fest Facebook page for more information Polar Plunge this Saturday
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