Local State Senator Ed McBroom (R-38, Waucedah Township) is speaking out after problems with public oversight of Michigan prisons operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). “I have visited numerous prisons and have always been impressed with how clean things were and how orderly it was.
Summer unofficially starts with the arrival of Memorial Day at the end of May. Although it is a holiday designed to honor American military personnel who have died in various wars, it also serves double-duty as a chance to gather with friends and loved ones and enjoy the return of the warm-weather entertaining season.
The Munising Mustangs boys track team is continuing its winning ways with a Skyline Central Conference victory on Monday, May 21 at Rapid River High School. Munising doubled up the second-placed team Bark River-Harris 164-82 by winning eight of 17 total events. Superior Central finished tenth on the boys side. On the girls side, Bark River-Harris edged out Stephenson for the title, with Munising taking third. Senior Monique Brisson won the one- and two-mile runs to help push the Mustangs to a podium finish. Superior Central girls team finished tied for eighth with most of those points coming from Riley Moore’s victory in shot put.
Softball May 23 Superior Central 6 Norway 13 Superior Central 4 Norway 15 Rudyard 21 Munising 10 May 25 Superior Central at Gwinn Cancelled Tennis May 18 Munising 7 Gladstone 1 No. 1 Singles D.
To help boost awareness of changing conditions at Great Lakes beaches and save lives, double red warning flags are now in place at state-designated swim beaches along the Great Lakes in Michigan state parks.
The 2023 Munising Trout & Salmon Classic had a competitive and successful competition this year, with new records set for how much fish was brought in by the over 40 entries into the competition. “It was incredible to see the overall weight brought in by the teams,” Classic Director Bromley Hall said.
We invite you to join us in worship and fellowship at 10 a.m. every Sunday. All are welcome! Come as you are. Handicap parking is available off the alley behind the church located at 128 W. Onota Street, Munising.
The Munising Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market opened up on Monday, May 22, with a number of locals and tourists sampling the fare. “We’re excited to offer locals things that are grown and produced locally, and providing an opportunity for locals to present their offerings as well,” Market Director Hilary Ludecke said.
Munising School Public Library will be closed May 27-29 for the Memorial Day weekend and will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tues., May 30. Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day and hearty congratulations go out to all of the area graduates.
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