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Pictured Rocks Cruises begin another season

The Pictured Rocks Cruises has already begun their new season. The popular tourist destination in Munising opened for the year on Saturday, and according to operations manager Keegan Nebel, things are off to a great start. “We had about 500 people show up on opening day, which is very good,” he said. “We are excited to get back to it and hopefully have a busy summer.”

Briefs

Giant Community Yard Sale Returns to Grand Marais Join us for the Giant Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Grand Marais Community Center from 9 am to noon. No early sales allowed. Enjoy the Dollar-a-Bag Sale from 11 am to noon. Donations accepted Friday, 6-8 pm, and Saturday, 8-9 am.

A Year of Achievements and Community Connection

A Year of Achievements and Community Connection Reflecting on the past year, the Munising Moose Lodge celebrates numerous successes and community contributions. The year started with impactful fundraising events, including the Carmen Kee Fundraiser, Peter Benzing Fundraiser, and the 1st Sundays Breakfast Fundraiser, making a positive impact on various causes.

Career Fair in session

Natalie Holmes-Niven O&B editor and creative writer Munising High School Student On May 2 Alger County Communities that Care (AC3) hosted a career fair open to all schools in Alger County. This event was hosted at Alger Parks and Recreation Department (APRD) where AC3’s office is also located.

Munising, Superior Central track teams take part in Rapid River meet

The Munising track and field team was back in action on Thursday, May 2, taking part in the Rapid River Invitational. With 15 teams in attendance, the Mustangs fared pretty well, with the boys team placing third and the girls coming in eighth. Superior Central was also at the event, and their boys finished ninth, while their girls were unable to score points.

Ruth M. Carr

Military honors and graveside prayers for Ruth Carr will be held on Friday, May17, 2024 at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Carr died on November 28, 2023 at the age of 102. Her completed obituary may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net

Darci Jean Tyner

Graveside services for Darci will be conducted by Pastor Ted Jolls at the Limestone Township Cemetery in Limestone, Michigan on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Darci died on February 18, 2024 at the age of 48.

Award winning 4th of July celebration adds new events to the 2024 lineup.

On July 3, 1776, John Adams noted in a letter to his wife, Abigail, “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival... . It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”