News

Fishing for a Cause

The second annual fishing derby will take place on Saturday March 2 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The derby is run by South Shore Fishing Association, a 501(c)(3) organization and last year raised $15,000 to benefit Rescue 21.
Read MoreFishing for a Cause

This Week in History

125 Years Ago – The Munising Republican – January 14, 1899 Of Local Interest The bull moose, the mate to which was recently killed in Mackinac county, was recently seen in the vicinity of Eckerman. The animal is reported to be a mammoth one in size.
Read MoreThis Week in History

Bids for Jail Project Sought; Board Deals with Pests

The Alger County Board of Commissioners met on January 15, 2024. Among the topics discussed were the approval of 18 items relating to expenditures and appointments. This included: paying for UP911 services, ambulance repair, the recycling contract (1 year), first responders, DHHS, the cancellation of Spectrum as a backup internet provider, and other topics already covered in previous meetings. All 18 items were unanimously approved.
Read MoreBids for Jail Project Sought; Board Deals with Pests

Dog Found Alive in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore After Fall from Miners Castle

Munising, MICHIGAN —On the evening of January 10th, a 3-year-old dog named Dancer got off her leash and fell off a cliff near Miners Castle onto a ledge 60 feet below. After hours of searching the area, Dancer’s owners were unable to locate their dog in the dark and were convinced she had not survived the fall.
Read MoreDog Found Alive in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore After Fall from Miners Castle

SNOW!

We finally have that snow cover we were looking for! Last week’s storm left us a decent snowfall, with between 8” and 12” of snow on the ground at the start of the week according to the National Weather Service, creating fair to good ski conditions and hope for a chance to finally enjoy winter sports fully – eventually.
Read MoreSNOW!