There are many nasty actors in our forests. Two of the worst are buckthorn and autumn olive. Both hail from Europe and were introduced as ornamentals in the 1800s. Autumn olive was once also promoted by the Soil Conservation Service as a “conservation” species.
It was a winning start to the season for the Munising boys basketball team. On Nov. 26, the Mustangs made the trip to Norway for the season opener for both teams, and Munising used a 24-point night from Trevor Nolan to lead the way to a 50-34 victory.
The Hagen Family Foundation’s generous $5,450 donation to Munising Public Schools honors a deep family connection to the area and a legacy of giving back. At the heart of this contribution is Virginia (Kuenzer) Hagen, an 85-year-old alumna of William G.
The holiday season shines brightly in Alger County, thanks in part to Christmas for the Kiddos of Munising. Since its inception in November 2020, this grassroots initiative has become an important community effort, spreading holiday cheer to families facing financial hardship.
The Munising girls basketball team had a successful season last winter. The Mustangs went 21-5 overall and claimed a district championship before bowing out to St.
Injuries to key players derailed what had been a promising season for the Superior Central girls basketball team last winter. The Cougars lost Alice Hancock and Sammy Johnson for much of the season, a duo that combined to average 30 points and grab 15 rebounds a game.
A word of warning to fans of the Munising boys basketball team: If you’re thinking about making a run to the concession stand during a game this season, plan carefully. If you’re not in your seat when the Mustangs are on the floor, even for a minute, you might miss the moment when everything changes.
Playing at L’Anse in the season opener on Nov. 26, the Superior Central boys basketball team did plenty of good things. However, the Cougars weren’t able to overcome the turnover bug and, as a result, lost the contest, 49-41.
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No violations uncovered in Au Train Bay activities Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a two-part series focusing on tribal fishing rights and activities in Au Train Bay. Part 1 was published in the Nov.
