For more than 12 years, the Alger Community Food Pantry has been a beacon of hope for residents of Alger County. As an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, the pantry, located at 414 East Munising Ave.
The Munising cross country team gathered recently for its annual end-of-season banquet, a night dedicated to celebrating the athletes’ hard work, dedication and accomplishments throughout the season. The event, attended by athletes, families and coaches, highlighted individual and team achievements while honoring the seniors who have led the program with passion and determination.
The Munising High School boys basketball team has been making a habit out of stacking successful seasons on top of successful seasons. The Mustangs reached historic heights by winning the state championship in 2022-23, and they followed it up with another strong campaign last winter.
Superior Central High School had been waiting a long time for their boys basketball team to have a season like it did last year. The Cougars had a breakthrough year last winter, going 16-8 overall and by all accounts playing some pretty good ball.
For Alger County youth, 4-H is more than a program; it’s a pathway to discovery, leadership and connection. With hands-on learning opportunities ranging from agriculture to outdoor exploration, the Michigan State University Extension program provides a foundation for young people to thrive.
A group of Munising student-athletes and administrators took part in a Sportsmanship Summit earlier this month at Northern Michigan University. Michigan High School Athletic Association staff met on Nov.
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The Munising High School football team had an impressive season this fall. The Mustangs played through injuries to key players and had a rather difficult schedule but still went 6-4 overall and played in the postseason for the fourth time in the past five years.
Our plan was to arrive early enough to pitch our tent before nightfall, and as we made our way north and crossed the Mackinac Bridge — the gold, scarlet and tangerine leaves increasingly colorful and more vibrant with each mile — we were right on schedule.
To the editor: Whether you mourned or celebrated the results of the recent general election, it is time to come together to address the existential threat of climate change. Scientists tell us that carbon dioxide levels are at an all-time high in our atmosphere.
