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County fire departments unite for training exercise

May 12, 2023

Multiple volunteer firefighters from departments across Alger County participated in a training exercise on Connors Road on Saturday, May 6. Firefighters from the Munising City, Munising Township, Au Train Township, Rock River Township, Tri County and Mathias Township fire departments learned search and breaching techniques on the property.

New visitor center begins construction in Seney National Wildlife Refuge

May 12, 2023

The Seney National Wildlife Refuge had a groundbreaking ceremony and open house on May 10th, 2023 to celebrate a new visitor center for the area. “We’re thrilled to invite the public to join us for this exciting event,” said Seney National Wildlife Refuge Manager, Sara Siekierski.

Reroute, construction impacts Miners Beach

May 12, 2023

The Miners Beach area in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will undergo temporary closures and rerouting of the North Country National Scenic Trail at Miners Beach. The project started on Monday, May 8.

May 12, 2023

“Hey, what’s that green fungus growing on my tree?” “Is my tree sick”? “How do I get rid of that stuff?” There are many life forms that inhabit tree bark, not to mention all the other parts of a tree. For example, oaks can host hundreds of species from many taxa.

May 12, 2023

Funds raised from the event helped the troop offset fees for summer camp. Munising Cub Scout Pack #332 hosted a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, May 7 at the Moose Lodge in Munising.

Munising School Public Library notes

May 12, 2023

Munising School Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 27th for high school graduation, and will also be closed the following Monday, May 29th in recognition of Memorial Day. Apologies for any inconveniences this may cause, and we thank you for your understanding!

Landslide at Hickory Street

May 5, 2023

A major landslide closed the south end of Hickory Street in Munising in the early hours of Thursday, May 4, 2023. Over a dozen trees came were completely dislodged in an event that appears to be from too much water in the hill.

May 5, 2023

We are thrilled to once again be hosting the Hometown Art Show here at the library! One student artwork was chosen for each grade to be professionally framed and put on display in a local business for one year. Come check out the artworks before they head out into the community on Wednesday, May 10 from 5:30-7:00pm. All are welcome to attend this free admission event to honor our local student artists. We hope to see you there!