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McBroom helps with Billerud funding

February 3, 2023

The state’s supplemental budget bill was signed Tuesday morning, Jan. 31 in Lansing, with a major private enterprise project receiving $200 million. The funding will be used to help the Billerud paper make necessary improvements to make newer products needed in multiple industries.

February 3, 2023

Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) is looking for volunteers to join the No Member Dies Alone (NMDA) program at each Home highlighting the need to offer companionship and assistance to veteran members who are entering the final stages of life.

Unusual weather patterns led to a rare situation of clear ice in Munising Bay from Jan

February 3, 2023

February 3, 2023

The Alger-Delta Cooperative Electric Association received a $10,900,000 loan from the federal government to help install new customers and improve existing lines within the cooperative. “It won’t be anything eye catching or flashy,” said Mike Furmanski, General Manager of the Alger-Delta Cooperative.

February 3, 2023

After tragedy along U.S. 2 on Friday, Jan. 23, the Upper Peninsula and nearby areas have responded to support the family of Jerry and Tara Weaver. The pair passed away after being involved in a multiple-vehicle crash while travelling from Escanaba to Sault Ste Marie, where the couple met in college.

Art in the Alley looking for new submissions

February 3, 2023

The Munising Downtown Development Authority is accepting submissions for additional art for our downtown Art in the Alley. Artists are invited to submit works in any medium they wish to display in Munising’s Art in the Alley. Reproductions of the works will be displayed in one-dimension prints of varying sizes throughout the alley. Submissions are only accepted from Alger County residents.

February 3, 2023

MAHA Districts in Munising The Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) will start its 12U District Tournament at Alger Centennial Ice Arena today and run through Sunday. The tournament hosts eight teams in a round-robin format. Munising plays Friday at 2 p.m. vs DAHA, Copper Country on Saturday at 8 a.m. and Tahquamenon Area on Saturday at 3 p.m.. Semifinals and finals will be played Sunday for qualifying teams.

Chatham Ski Hill repaired after vandalism

January 27, 2023

In what could have been a culturally and financially devastating event of vandalism, the snow base at the Chatham Ski Hill has been repaired. According to ski hill manager Trevor Case, the hill is as good as it can be given the circumstances and safe for local skiers, snowboarders and sledders.

January 27, 2023

Munising Public Schools and the City of Munising have approved a new student resource officer for the district. Also known as SROs, the program will put a City of Munising police officer directly into the Middle/High school and Mather Elementary.

January 27, 2023

Benzing fundraiser Wednesday A fundraiser has been set for Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Munising Moose Lodge.

News

McBroom helps with Billerud funding

Volunteers sought to help veterans nearing death

Unusual weather patterns led to a rare situation of clear ice in Munising Bay from Jan

Alger-Delta receives $10.9 million from USDA

Region responds to tragedy

Art in the Alley looking for new submissions

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Chatham Ski Hill repaired after vandalism

MPS adds student resource officer

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