The first two sets were fairly comfortable. The third set was a close one. All three went in favor of Munising on Sept. 26 as the Mustangs managed to take down visiting North Dickinson in straight sets, 2516, 25-17 and 26-24.
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The Munising community came together once again to support the Flame of Hope, a pivotal event aimed at raising awareness for Special Olympics athletes. Organized by Carl White, a retired Captain and Michigan LETR Executive Council member, and his wife Carla, the local Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) was held on September 25, 2024, and saw 14 participants either walk or run a 5k, beginning and ending at the East Channel Brewery, located in the heart of downtown Munising. Participants followed a scenic route that showcased the natural beauty of the area, while bringing attention to an important cause.
The Munising Baptist volleyball team took part in a home Northern Lights League match with Hannahville on Sept. 24. The Bobcats suffered a loss in three sets — 25-11, 25-7 and 25-9 — but there was still plenty to be happy about.
The Munising Mustangs hosted the annual El Harger cross country meet at Pictured Rocks Golf Club on Tuesday, September 24. A record 23 teams attended the event not only to race, but also to preview the course before the UP Finals in two weeks. Under perfect running conditions, the Mustangs fielded a scoring boys team, but only two individuals on the girls side. The boys had mixed results with their eighth place team finish. Trevor Nolan ran a gritty race, with bib in hand, on his way to a third place finish out of 124 runners in a time of 17 minutes 30.9 seconds. Nolan Dolaskie claimed the second position on the team with a 55th place finish in 20:25.7. He was followed by Blake Lakosky (58th, 20:38.2). The usual number one runner for the team, Danny Goss, suffered a cramp in his hip which hampered his performance. He placed 60th in 20:46.5. Dylan Adkinson was next in 75th place in 21:53.7, and Nate Petersen rounded out the six-man team in 87th place in 22:31.4. For the girls, Kate Mattson finished in 39th place covering the 3.1 mile course in 24:33.0, and Elizabeth Wing was 81st with a time of 20:00.9.
MUNISING, MI - The Alger County Parks and Recreation building was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, September 21, as the local Kiwanis Club hosted its third annual Raffle Blitz. The event, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., brought together community members and businesses in a spirited fundraising effort aimed at supporting various local initiatives.
The Munising Baptist volleyball team traveled over to Grand Marais for a doubleheader on Thursday, September 19. The Lady Bobcats managed to claim their first two victories of the year. They won the first contest 25-22, 25-18 and 25-19 and followed that up in the second game with a 25-14, 25-14 and 25-18 victory.
The latest Pure Michigan campaign turned the spotlight on Munising, capturing its natural splendor and local culture with the help of Gorilla, a media production company based in Grand Rapids. As part of a series featuring three Michigan communities—Muskegon, Saugatuck, and one in the Upper Peninsula, Munising— the campaign was produced in collaboration with the creative agency MMGY Global from Overland Park, Kansas, hired by Pure Michigan.
MUNISING, MI - The picturesque shores of Lake Superior provided a stunning backdrop for the Munising Bay Cruisers’ annual car show on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event, which has become a beloved tradition in the Upper Peninsula, drew car enthusiasts and spectators from across the region.
Photos by Jill Denkins .
