Griffin Still Missing
Searchers continue to look for five-monthold Griffin who was lost during a traffic accident in South Dakota. He and the rest of his sled dog team were unharmed, though the RV they were in was destroyed.
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Manistique over Big Rapids 1-0
On Saturday January 6 th , Manistique Hockey stopped the Big Rapids 1-0. It was a tight game with 11 penalties killed. According to coach Nutkins, the Manistique team (comprised of players from Manistique, Munising, and Newberry), had a “great defense” and Alex Noble was a stand-out player.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Declares “Wolverine Day”
Dale Hansen On Tuesday January 9, 2024, the governor of Michigan declared that day “Wolverine Day” to honor the incredible success of the University of Michigan, the 2024 College Football National Championship team. The Wolverines had not suffered a defeat all season racking up a 15-0 record.
Alger Co Park and Rec Pickleball Scores
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FRIENDSHIP AND FINE TIMES
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This week in History
125 Years Ago – The Munising Republican – January 14, 1899 Of Local Interest A.D. Wood editor of the Grand Marais Herald was in town the first of the week as a delegate of the Grand Marais Woodmen.
Munising Varsity
The 2023/2024 Munising Varsity Cheer team is in the process of rebuilding our program and keeping our tradition alive. We are a small team of 4 girls who are some of the most dedicated and hard working girls there are. Our goal this year to to beat previous scores at each competition and to make it of course to a State Finals! We have overcome many struggles this year including losing team members and injuries that have prevented us from competing at the most recent competition, but we are getting ready to come back stronger than ever this weekend at the Escanaba Invitational. We can’t wait to get on the mat and put out three solid rounds to show we are small but Stangs always stand tough!
Veteran Food and Gas Cards Available
Upper Peninsula Commission For Area Progress and Veteran’s Community Action Teams have $50.00 Grocery Cards and $25.00 gas cards for qualifying Veterans and un-remarried surviving spouses. To be eligible, the recipient must live in the Upper Peninsula and be a Veteran/National Guard/ Reserves or un-remarried surviving spouse.
Moose Lodge Helps Kids Keep Warm
The Munising Moose Lodge #1386 has proven they’re here to serve. This time they’ve provided funds to purchase winter gloves, hats, scarves and warm apparel. These items will be added to the Mather Elementary School’s Clothing Closet.
Shannon A. Kee
Shannon A. Kee, age 52, of Munising, died under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice on Saturday morning, January 6, 2024. She was born in Munising on March 5, 1971, the daughter of Kay C. Kee. Shannon grew up in Munising and started attending Bay Cliff when she was around three years old. Between the youth and adult camps, Shannon participated at Bay Cliff for over forty- three years. She met lifelong friends with the campers and the staff. Shannon was a pioneer in the special education program in Munising, and she taught a lot of adults and children compassion for people with disabilities. Shannon was a bit of a rockstar. She graduated from Munising High School in 1993 and had been with her aide, Dot Mitchell, from elementary school through adult education. Shannon communicated through her Bliss Board and eventually Dot and Mrs. Essinger put together her book. Nothing could stop her from visiting and talking to people as she flipped through those pages at a super speed. When Shannon saw someone she knew, she would get so excited and demand a hug. Her smile and mischievous grin were priceless. Now, let’s not forget to acknowledge that she did have a bit of a stubborn streak, she sometimes lacked patience and she would let you know her disapproval through sign language. As Shannon grew into adulthood, she spent several years with the Pathways Day Group and with Commission on Aging. She was a huge fan of the Detroit Pistons, Tennessee Volunteers, and NASCAR. Shannon was a lover of animals – living and her stuffed snuggle buddies. On Saturday, January 6th, “The Princess” traded in her wheels for wings.