Pints for Paws brings in a crowd
The Alger County Humane Society, the non-profit organization that operates the Alger County Animal Shelter, held its first Pints for Paws fundraiser at Foggy’s Steakhouse in Christmas on Saturday, Sept. 30.
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Creating new maple syrup equipment helps Superior Central students grow
Superior Central is upgrading multiple educational opportunities by constructing a sugar shack, specifically constructed to teach about construction trades, food preparation and local plants. The shack will be an extension of the school’s maple syrup making science projects.
Cougars can’t complete comeback
The Superior Central Cougars fell just short of defending their home gym against the North Dickinson Nordics on Thursday, Sept. 28, falling 3-2 (18-25, 16-25, 25-18, 27-25, 15-6).
Pizza With A Purpose sells out
The annual Alger County Communities That Care (AC3) fundraiser Pizza With A Purpose raised $20,466.50 this year to help with suicide prevention efforts in Alger County. “Alger County is extraordinarily giving,” AC3 Treasurer Elise Bunce said.
Bobcats best Copper Country
The Munising Baptist Bobcats had a rare non-conference game against Copper Country Christian on Friday, Sept. 29, defeating the road team 4-2.
Get involved with winter rec leagues
Seasonality is a huge part of our lives here in Alger County. While we mainly talk about it as part of our economy and infrastructure, seasonality can also have major impacts on what we do for entertainment and health in the Central Upper Peninsula.
Recognizing Banned Books Weeks important for many reasons
As we come into October, Munising Library will once again take the time to highlight the fight against censorship and join with other libraries, schools, bookstores, and groups around the world to call attention to the very real attack on our freedom to read. October 1 – 7, 2023 is Banned Books Week and the American Library Association and Unite Against Book Bans will mark this year’s event with a call to action on Let Freedom Read Day.
Mustangs compete at GNC tennis championship
The Munising Mustangs girls tennis program had a tough go of things at the GNC tennis championships in Marquette, finishing last of the seven teams at the competition. “It was tough sledding for us at GNCs as we were the smallest school there,” said Munising Coach Rich Prunick, Jr.
DNR’s Western and Eastern UP Citizens’ Advisory Councils to meet jointly this month in Delta County
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western and Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Councils will conduct a joint meeting at the Delta County Chamber of Commerce multipurpose room, located 1001 N. Lincoln Road in Escanaba from 3 to 5 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct. 11.
Agripalooza provides hands-on learning at MSU-E farm
Over 350 students from Alger and Marquette County fifth grade classrooms attended Agripalooza, the annual agriculturally- centered education event, on Friday, Sept. 29 at the Michigan State University South Farm in Chatham. The event focuses on providing personal experience with various agricultural and conservation efforts in education.