Nick Bogater’s back porch, an unlikely shipyard, became a canvas for his dreams amidst the chaos of raising two young daughters with his wife, Johanna, working full-time as a Wastewater Treatment Operator, and managing the everyday responsibilities of homeownership. While replacing the front porch of his home, Nick realized that his back porch could be transformed into the perfect workshop if rebuilt to accommodate his vision—a not-yet-built boat.
Summer is in full swing, and the water is the place to be! Though there are many ways to enjoy Michigan’s waterways – swimming, fishing, paddling, boating and more – the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to ensure that your first priority is safety in and around the water.
The Peter Jonas Community Band performed their first concert back in 2001. Since that time they’ve continually blessed Munising and the surrounding areas with their concert band style performances.
It took a historic comeback to do it, but Mike Davis and Guillaume Blais are your 2024 Consumers Energy AuSable River Canoe Marathon champions. Davis, of Homer, MI and Blais, of Saint-Boniface, QC found themselves as far back as fourth place and over 13 minutes behind the leaders, before surging in the final hours to claim the victory.
On July 11, 2024, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved the scheduled deer hunting regulations for this fall. The full package of regulations includes updates that won’t begin until after the 2024 seasons have ended; those updates will be explained at a later date. The commissioners and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources thank everyone who gave their time, insight and feedback to the work of the DNR’s Deer Management Initiative, which contributed to many of these regulation changes and decisions.
Fall hunting is right around the corner, but you can get safety-certified now during the DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 12-18. More than 60 in-person classes and/ or field days are being offered in 40 counties throughout the state as additional opportunities to obtain your hunter safety education certificate.
Valley Spur, a much-loved trail system in Alger County, is getting a much-needed shot in the arm. The trails, which are a frequent visit for ski, snowshoe and mountain bike enthusiasts, recently received a $99,950 USDA Rural Development Small Business Grant.
AlongtheshoresofMunisingBaywithin Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Sand Point’s history dates back to 1932 when it was purchased from the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company for one dollar. Originally a strategic location for the Munising Coast Guard Station it has transformed into a much loved destination for both locals and tourists, offering both natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
2024 2-Man Early League 07/28/24 1 Re Max Superiorland 290.00 2 79’ers 264.00 3 Main Street Pizza 248.00 4 Alger Falls Motel 240.00 5 Putvins Drug Store 239.00 6 Pictured Rocks Realty 237.00 7 Denmans Hardware 235.00 7 Barge Inn 235.00 9 Team 14 234.00 10 Berger & King 227.00 11 By George Brewing 221.00 12 Up Inspired 218.00 13 Muldoons Pasties 212.00 14 Hillside West 200.00 2024 2-Man Late League 07/28/24 1 Bub & Nub 101.00 2 Village Pub 100.00 3 Finntalian 97.00 4 No Par 95.00 4 Bob & Dale 95.00 4 New Moon 95.00 7 Z-Rod 89.00 8 1/2 Pint Pub 87.00 9 Madigan’s Hardware 81.00 9 Kallio Brothers 81.00 11 Shipwreck Tours 71.00 12 By George Brewing 68.00 13 Ladykillers 62.00 14 Bye 2024 Mens Majors 07/28/24 1 Embers Credit Union 611.50 2 Mazzali Insurance 607.50 3 East Channel Brewing Co. 606.50 4 Cg Financial Services 598.50 5 Barge Inn 594.50 6 Bear Trap 586.00 7 Case Country Farm 567.00 8 Hiawatha Telephone Co.
Join the Fun at the Alger County Fair! The Alger County Fair kicks off today, August 2 in Chatham with a fantastic lineup of events and activities. Join us for the Miss Alger County Pageant, live music, Bingo, food vendors, a game tent, and bounce houses.
