News

Invasive spotted lanternfly a concern across Michigan

September 22, 2023

Now is the prime time to be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly! Late summer to early fall is the most likely season to spot the colorful planthoppers, and the departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development are urging Michiganders to report any potential sightings of these destructive invasive pests.

September 22, 2023

Grand Island Township leadership is officially drawing the line in the sand on whether or not the area’s smallest municipality will continue to exist. At the township’s regular board meeting on September 12, the board decided that they will hold one last special meeting on Monday, September 25 in the hopes of finding a new township clerk and find other people willing to hold office after the November 2024 election.

September 22, 2023

The Munising City Commission approved two ordinances on Monday, Sept. 18 that will have direct impacts on local water and garbage pick up.

September 22, 2023

AC3 Barn Dance Saturday Alger County Communities That Care (AC3) will host a barn dance at the MSU North Farm barn on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 4-8 p.m.. The event will include square dancing, a pie and cake auction, cornhole tournament, children’s events and more. The event is free to the public.

Mustang statue dedicated

September 15, 2023

Munising Public Schools celebrated local artist Frank Castiglione with a dedication to his Mustang sculpture located in front of the Middle/High School on Sat., Sept. 9.

Art in Abundance announces closing

September 15, 2023

Art In Abundance, an art gallery in Grand Marais, announced that they will be permanently shutting down after the summer season. The announcement was made on the gallery’s official Facebook page.

High School Bowl bracket set

September 15, 2023

TheWNMU PBS High School Bowl tournament for the 202324 school year. Both Superior Central and Munising will have a longer than usual path to the title by playing in separate playin games to the round of 32.

Grand Marais Rock and Mineral Show a success

September 15, 2023

Hundreds of rock hounds made their annual pilgrimage to Grand Marais on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10 for the 2023 Grand Marais Rock and Mineral Show. A record number of vendors were at the show, filling up the indoor venue floor and some of the outdoor space used for events like the Grand Marais Music and Crafts Festival.

Northwoods Outpost opens in AuTrain

September 15, 2023

Jake and Erin Miller are the new owners of what they hope to be the local pizza stop that meant so much to the Au Train area. “Growing up we would get pizza and pasties, we even rented movies from there,” Erin said.

September 15, 2023

Local State Senator Ed McBroom (R-Waucedah Township) has unveiled Senate Bill 467. This legislation is expected to fix an issue created by an email exchange between a lobbyist and a senior advisor to Governor Gretchen Whitmer employed Greek letters, effectively masking it from electronic FOIA searches.

News

Invasive spotted lanternfly a concern across Michigan

Grand Island to host last-chance meeting for municipality

City approves ordinances, garbage contract

Briefs

Mustang statue dedicated

Art in Abundance announces closing

High School Bowl bracket set

Grand Marais Rock and Mineral Show a success

Northwoods Outpost opens in AuTrain

McBroom proposes new FOIA bill