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Part 3: Economic Impact and Community Revival

June 28, 2024

Jennifer Champagne The surge in tourism has had a profound economic impact on Munising, breathing new life into the local economy and creating a sense of optimism within the community. Zach Boucher, the Operations Manager at Pictured Rocks Cruises, noted the significant uptick in demand, particularly during the pandemic.

June 28, 2024

Sourced from the Digital Archive at the Munising Public Library~ consider checking out this wonderful resource for your own research or entertainment! 136 years ago - The Alger County Republican - June 23, 1888. Emperor Fredrick of Germany is No More Emperor Frederick died in Berlin on the morning of the 15th.

Warming Waters and Weather Woes: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Faces Climate Challenges

June 28, 2024

Maddy Maline Areas across the United States are experiencing some unusually warm days, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is no exception. Despite its reputation for cold weather, it has become hotter on average over the year.

The Magic of Monarch Butterflies in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

June 28, 2024

In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, monarch butterflies bring a burst of color and wonder each summer. These special butterflies are known for their bright orange wings with black spots, making them easy to spot fluttering around fields and gardens.

June 28, 2024

2024 2-MAN EARLY LEAGUE 06/22/24 1 Remax Superiorland 186.00 2 Denmams Hardware 169.00 3 Pictured Rocks Realty 161.00 4 79’ers 154.00 4 Berger & King 154.00 6 Barge Inn 151.00 7 By George Brewing 146.00 7 Putvins Drug Store 146.00 7 Main Street Pizza 146.00 10 Muldoons Pasties 144.00 10 Up Inspired 144.00 12 Alger Falls Motel 128.00 13 Team 14 126.00 14 Hillside West 113.00 2024 2-MAN LATE LEAGUE 06/22/24 1 Ladykillers 185.00 2 By George Brewing 178.00 3 Bub & Nub 171.00 4 Z-Rod 167.00 5 1/2 Pint Pub 162.00 6 New Moon 155.00 7 Kallio Brothers 152.00 8 Village Pub 150.00 9 Finntalian 146.00 10 Bob & Dale 143.00 10 Madigans Hardware 143.00 12 Shipwreck Tours 120.00 13 No Par 119.00 14 Bye 2024 Mens Majors 06/23/24 1 Embers Credit Union 403.50 2 Hiawatha Telephone Co. 382.00 3 Bear Trap 378.00 4 East Channel Brewing Co.

LAST WEEK IN ALGER CO

June 28, 2024

Briefs

June 28, 2024

Exciting Fourth of July Celebration Announcement: Croatian Chicken & Beer Sales Return! The much-anticipated Fourth of July Celebration is almost here! This year, the 4th of July Committee is thrilled to bring back Croatian Chicken and Beer Sales. Croatian Chicken, known from the U.P.

Carter Deatsman Munising golf hole in one story

June 21, 2024

There are memorable shots and then there’s the shot that Munising High School golfer Carter Deatsman had during his junior season. On May 8, while the team was playing in the Big Bay de Noc Invitational at the Garden Golf Course, he had the shot of his life; getting a hole in one the par four fifth hole.

June 21, 2024

125 years ago - The Alger County Republican - June 17th, 1899 Book on Poultry Containing 100 pages, a beautiful lithographic plate of a group of different fowls in natural colors, engravings of all kinds of land and water poultry. Descriptions of the breeds, plans for poultry houses, how to manage an incubator, about caponizing, the values of the different breeds and where to buy eggs from the best stock at $1.50 per 13, will be mailed to any of our readers for 15 cents, by addressing the Associated Fanciers, Philadelpbia. Pa.

June 21, 2024

Marquette - Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is announcing ambitious plans and an unwavering commitment to deliver reliable and sustainable energy solutions that meets the needs of its customers. Michigan statutes require electric utilities to achieve an energy mix that delivers 60% renewable energy to their customers by the year 2035 and 100% renewable and clean energy by 2040.