Week 12 – 03/26/24 Jennifer Lincoln 1,654 Liz Thompson 1,625 John Carlson 1,620 Sharon Seaberg 1,619 Deane Pokela 1,613 Neil Carlson 1,611 Anita Nelson 1,609 Ken Rzanca 1,605 Sarah Pierson 1,605 Roger Carlson 1,595 Rob Gartner 1,594 Jim Seaberg 1,592 Bill Spencer 1,584 Tom Kusmirek 1,574 Greg Murk 1,572 Tim Hall 1,567 Tim Colburn 1,558 Linda Trzeciak 1,535 Mark Wilson 1,534 Chuck Nebel 1,528 Barry Macurio 1,520 Kelly Hall 1,504 Larry Gould 1,497 Gary Robbins 1,487 Mary Nebel 1,447 Steve Nebel 1,420 Sue Tongusi 1,390 Billie Lindquist 1,375
As the weather begins to warm and days get longer, it’s important to begin preparing your yard for a healthy growing season. While factors like climate, soil type and grass type can all impact how your yard grows, there are a few steps you can take during the spring months to help your lawn thrive.
Electric bicycles may be allowed to operate on state park-managed nonmotorized trails currently open to bicycles, under a proposed DNR land use change that could go into effect as early as this spring.
After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that it is normal, since winter conditions can cause fish and other creatures such as turtles, frogs, toads, and crayfish to die.
Nancy Vivian Nordeen, 89, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2024, just two weeks before her 90th birthday. Born and raised in Trenary, Michigan on her family’s farm, Nancy was the fifth of eleven children born to the late William and Gertrude (Kertuu) Savola.
The second annual Meet Your Farmer was held at the Rock River Township Community Library on Saturday, March 30th, from 9 am to 12 pm. Mary Kramer-Rabine and Jennifer Wood organized the event every year in hopes of informing the local community about what is happening right in their township and the surrounding area. Ten farmers participated in Saturday’s event. The morning began with a social - participants enjoyed a table of free snacks and food (most made by the farmers themselves), perused tables of products brought by participating farmers, purchased products ranging from handwoven rugs, homemade breads, fresh greens, duck eggs, ground beef, and chatted with the farmers. From 9:30 am to 11:30 am, farmers took turns presenting information about their farms: where they are located, their history, their farming practices, what they offer the community, followed by questions and answers. Free door prizes were drawn throughout the morning, and the morning ended with a second social. Farms participating this year included: Yooper Country, Cold Springs Farm, Pileated Farms, Case Country Farm, Bahrman Potato Farm, Full Plate, UP Gourmet, and Rock River Farm. Mary and Jennifer plan to continue organizing Meet Your Farmer events in the spring every year. If you would like more information on this event or if you would like to participate next year, feel free to reach out at rrtlibrary@gmail.com.
Fish ON Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season kicks off Monday, April 1, so anglers need to be sure they have purchased a new license for this fishing season in order to enjoy some great fishing opportunities. The 2024 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2025.
The Munising Drama Club’s production of ‘Murder on the 518’ on March 20th and 21st left audiences captivated with its riveting performances. Director Joleen St. Amour expressed her heartfelt gratitude, stating, “We are so grateful that so many people came to see the show. This was one of the best showings we’ve had since I’ve been the director.” Assisting St. Amour were Assistant Directors Kelsey Maxon and Jasmyn Hallford, whose contributions were instrumental in the production’s success. The talented cast, including Brynlee Meyer, Duray Murk, Braeden Hallford, Natalia St. Amour, Will Wilson, Nathan Petersen, Tori Butler, Makalah Fishburn, Camdyn Schultz, Dylan Cornish, Ethan Petersen, Kelvin McNally, Alison Niemi, Keira Albright, Addie Bowerman, Cleo Witty, Natalie Holmes-Niven, Juliana Smith, and Hazelyn Winsor. Behind the scenes, a dedicated crew, comprising Carly Reffruschinni, Destiny Andrews, Evon Goss, Sophia Anderson, Sierra Dyer, Rylee Beauchaine, Jackson Carlson, Lilly LeGrand, Natalie Hermann, Macy Heyrman, Katy Richards, Teaghan Ballas, and Orin Shalo. Looking ahead, St. Amour announced, “We will be turning right around to begin our Spring play when we come back from break.”
The season of promise for the Ishpeming girls basketball team turned into a dream come true on Saturday. Playing in the Division 4 state championship game at Michigan State University, the Lady Hematites were able to overcome an early deficit, taking down Kingston 73-54 for the programs’ first ever state title.
Whether you ski them in the winter, or hike or mountain bike them in the warmer months, the Munising Bay Trail Network continues to be a popular destination. The trails and its governing club were formed in 2012 and it has been a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts ever since.
