April 2023

Track opens season in Manistique

April 28, 2023

Spring sports have not had a lot of luck with weather this season, but the Munising Mustang track and field team was able to get their first outdoor meet of the year in last Friday, April 21, at the Manistique Kiwanis Invitational at Manistique High School.

Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce notes

April 28, 2023

What did April in Grand Marais look like? It can be anywhere from snow storms to unseasonable 80-degree weather for a week that wakes up a mosquito or two. A fast melt of feet of snow that combine rushing rivers that cause massive waterfalls! April can also bring some spectacular Northern Lights that dance overhead for those with insomnia to enjoy.

Commercial fishing season underway

April 28, 2023

The Max B of the VanLandschoot and Sons fleet prepares to leave dock, as the commercial fishing season in Alger County has begun. Putting down nets in late April has been one of the more consistent signs of the changing of the season in the area.

Excellence in Education for local students, teachers

April 28, 2023

Students and educators from Alger County public schools were recognized across the region at the Excellence in Education Awards on Monday, April 24 in Marquette. The 30th annual Excellence in Education Week (EEW) program acknowledged the academic achievements of 47 high school seniors and awarded 25 educators with professional development awards.

Mustangs win first game of season at Stephenson

April 28, 2023

The Munising Mustangs softball program recorded its first win of the season with a thrilling come-frombehind victory at the Stephenson Eagles on Tuesday, April 25, winning 29-19. “The girls battled all day, and kept the game within reach going into the top half of the 5th.

April 28, 2023

Bay College Athletic Director Matt Johnson has announced the hiring of Stephenson native Scott Carhoun as the Head Cross Country Coach. “We are thrilled to have Scott on board to lead our Cross Country Program,” Johnson said.

April 28, 2023

Baseball April 25 Bark River-Harris at Superior Central Cancelled due to weather April 27 Superior Central at Gwinn Cancelled due to weather Softball April 25 Munising 29 Stephenson 19 Munising 16 Stephenson 28 April 27 Stephenson at Superior Central Cancelled due to weather North Dickinson at Munising Cancelled due to weather Boys Track and Field April 21 Manistique Kiwanis Invitational Manistique 1. Pickford 184.33 2.

April 28, 2023

Chuck Nebel and John Carlson (back left and second to back left) took first place in the 2022-23 Munising Smear League end-of-season tournament on Tuesday, April 25. The two-stage round-robin tournament was held at the Barge Inn after the annual banquet with the two league stallworths splitting the $125 first place prize. Carlson and Nebel beat out Kelly and Tim Hall for second place, who won $75 as runners up. Greg Murk and Steve Nebel finished in third, winning $50.

U.P. name may be announced in NFL Draft

April 28, 2023

A Northern Michigan University football player is expected to be selected in the NFL Draft this weekend. Jake Witt, an offensive lineman from NMU, is projected to be a day 3 draft selection.

USS Cleveland hits tug in Marinette

April 28, 2023

The USS Cleveland encountered an issue during its sidewash-launch when it collided with a tugboat. The incident occurred at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin, where the Freedom-variant of the Littoral Combat Ship are constructed. The U.S. Navy issued a statement confirming that the ship made unintended contact with the supporting tug during the launch, resulting in minor damage to the USS Cleveland above the waterline. No personnel were harmed, and there was no flooding. The Navy spokesperson attributed the incident to a “miscommunication” that caused the tugboat’s proximity to the ship.