News

Body of missing ice climber found

February 17, 2023

An ice climber, identified as James Bake of Gaylord, Michigan, age 31, fell into Lake Superior on the evening of February 7, 2023, while climbing in the Miners Castle area of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Multiple agencies responded that evening and coordinated search efforts continued throughout the week as conditions allowed. On Sunday, February 12, 2023, weather and wave conditions on Lake Superior facilitated a focused search of the area using an unmanned aerial vehicle operated by an Alger Country Sheriff’s Department pilot. Mr. Bake’s body was located underwater approximately 30 yards offshore. The recovery operation concluded in the late evening of February 12, 2023.

Downtown road closed for emergency

February 17, 2023

February 17, 2023

The 31st Annual Michigan Ice Fest was an overall success, with a safe and happy event. “We’re very excited,” said Bill Thompson, Ice Fest Organizer.

Relic Riders hit Jack Pine

February 17, 2023

Polar Plunge breaks records

February 17, 2023

The 2023 Munising Polar Plunge was a great success with a record-setting performance of locals braving the pool of icecold water on Saturday, February 11. “It’s absolutely amazing,” said Polar Plunge Co-organizer Carla White.

Braeden Holford

February 17, 2023

One still missing after Miners fall

February 10, 2023

The search for a missing climber has been almost completely called off at Miners Falls in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. “It’s been scaled back.

Lundquist turns 100!

February 10, 2023

“Bad Luck Barquentine” discovered in the Shipwreck Coast of Lake Superior

February 10, 2023

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) is thrilled to announce the discovery of the 144-foot Barquentine Nucleus. The Nucleus was found under 600 feet of water around 40 miles northwest of Vermilion point on Lake Superior.

February 10, 2023

The Alger County Digital Archive, available in the Munising Public Library affords the user a window into the past via our local historic printed publications. This week in history one hundred years ago saw the most disastrous fire to ever occur in downtown Munising. The Munising News reported on a fire that broke out in the Baij’s barbershop and billiard hall on Superior Street, in the middle of the night during a northwest gale in minus 10 degree temperatures. One life and six large buildings were lost and eleven families were made homeless before the blaze was extinguished. Only by the heroic efforts of the Munising Fire Department was the rest of downtown saved. This amazing article is available for you to read in the Digital Archive at the library. Stop in a see what you can find.