Are you the owner of a large private forest land area who would like to protect your property while continuing to sustainably manage the timber resource? Are you a tribal member or employee who is aware of some significantly important forest land that is in need of protection through a partnership with the state? Do you own a forested tract of land that is worthy of protection and strategically located adjacent to state, federal or other protected lands? Do you represent a conservation organization that is interested in a partnership to protect important forests?
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has provided an opportunity to do work needed to reduce fuel loads and maintain firebreaks on the refuge. Some of this work may occur during rifle deer season along roads that are open to hunters and hunt camps.
The Munising Township Commission voted to approve the new five-year recreation plan for the municipality at the township’s regular meeting on Monday, November 6. This was after a public hearing and a month of public review of the plan.
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency celebrated seven individuals and organizations across the state at the 2023 Military & Veterans Gala Awards on Saturday, November 4. Local veteran and volunteer Sonny Putvin won the most prestigious award as the 2023 Veteran of the Year.
Munising graduate Riley Murk was named to the St. Norbert scout team players of the week on November 3. The offensive lineman was one of three players recognized for their efforts in preparing the Green Knights for their varsity games that week. It was his first collegiate accolade.
The no. 11 women’s soccer team defeated the Michigan Tech Huskies 1-0, sealing the deal for the program’s first regular season championship.
The Tier 1 Hockey Federation celebrated the inclusion of Aden Gariepy, goaltender for Biggby Coffee AAA Hockey, on the NHL’s Preliminary Players to Watch list—a precursor to the 2024 NHL Draft. This distinction underscores Gariepy’s exceptional abilities and steadfast commitment to the sport, marking a milestone for both the player and his team.
Down to only a single winter’s worth of seasoned firewood, it was time to buy another truckload, which is around ten to twelve cords. I prefer to buy my logs, rather than glean them from the woods.
The Ishpeming Hematites made the most of their first opportunity in the MHSAA District 99 tournament, losing just one set on their way to the title. “I’m just so proud of these girls.
FOOTBALL UP Teams District Championships D5: #2 Kingsford 19 at #1 West Branch Ogenaw Heights 14 D6: #2 Negaunee 14 #1 Gladstone 28 D7: #2 Charlevoix 14 at #1 Menominee 50 D8: #3 Ishpeming 16 at #1 Iron Mountain 40 8D1: #2 Norway 16 at #1 Pickford 34 8D1: #2 Indian River-Inland Lakes 40 at #1 St. Ignace 36 8D2: #4 North Central 18 at #2 Lake Linden-Hubbell 37 UP Teams Playoff Schedule D5: Kingsford at Frankenmuth D6: Gladstone at Kingsley D7: McBain at Menominee D8: Iron Mountain at Beal City 8D1: Indian River-Inland Lakes at Pickford 8D2: Lake Linden-Hubbell at Marion UPSSA Poll Final rankings 11-man: 1.
