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04/07/2023

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is announcing the arrest of Samuel Walter Numikoski, 49 of Marquette, for child sexually abusive material-aggravated possession, child sexually abusive material-possession, and using a computer to commit a crime.

Numikoski was arrested following an investigation in which digital evidence was seized from his residence. The investigation was initiated when it was learned that Numikoski was viewing files of child sexually abusive material on the internet.

Following the search of his residence, Numikoski was charged with 12 counts of child sexually abusive material-aggravated possession, one count of child sexually abusive material-possession, and 13 counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Numikoski was arraigned in the 96th District Court on Thursday, April 6.

If convicted, Numikoski faces up to 10 years in prison for the child sexually abusive material-aggravated possession, four years for child sexually abusive material, and 10 years for using a computer to commit a crime.

The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children about the safe use of the internet. There are many resources available to parents to assist in keeping children safe online. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides a comprehensive list of resources on their website at http://www.missingkids.org. The MSP ICAC Task Force also provides resources at http://www.michiganicac.com.

If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the CyberTipLine at http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline.

04/03/2023

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is announcing the arrest of Tyrel Lee Matson, 18 of Saint Ignace, for child sexually abusive material-aggravated possession, child sexually abusive material-possession, and using a computer to commit a crime.

Matson was arrested following an investigation in which digital evidence was seized from his residence. The investigation was initiated when it was learned that Matson was viewing files of child sexually abusive material on the internet.

Following the search of his residence, Matson was charged with one count of child sexually abusive material-aggravated possession, four counts of child sexually abusive material-possession, and five counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Matson was arraigned in the 92nd District Court on Friday, March 31. He was released on a personal recognizance (PR) bond.

If convicted, Matson faces up to 10 years in prison for the child sexually abusive material-aggravated possession, four years for child sexually abusive material, and 10 years for using a computer to commit a crime.

The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children about the safe use of the internet. There are many resources available to parents to assist in keeping children safe online. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides a comprehensive list of resources on their website at http://www.missingkids.org. The MSP ICAC Task Force also provides resources at http://www.michiganicac.com.

If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the CyberTipLine at http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline.

03/31/2023

Earlier today detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) conducted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of male suspect from White Pine, Michigan for charges relating to the distribution of crystal m**h and suspected fentanyl pills.

Detectives from UPSET and troopers from the Wakefield Post obtained information that a known drug dealer, who was currently on a delayed sentence from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, was suspected of receiving large amounts of crystal m**h and fentanyl pills. Detectives were able to obtain enough information to execute a search warrant at the suspects residence in White Pine, Michigan. During a search of the residence detectives arrested the suspect and seized approximately 25 grams of crystal m**h, over 130 pills, suspected of containing fentanyl, and evidence of drug distribution. The suspect was lodged at the Ontonagon County Jail.

No names or additional information is being released at this time since the investigation is ongoing.

Detectives were assisted by troopers from the Wakefield Post and Ontonagon Detachment, along with troopers and the K-9 Unit from the Calumet Post. Special Agents from Homeland Security Investigations and DNR officers also assisted in the investigation.

03/25/2023

Mustang Victory!! 🏀 🧡 🖤 39-37

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03/25/2023

Up at Half time 18-15
Currently up 23-15 with 4:35 left of 3rd.

03/25/2023

The Boys Basketball State Championship game will be streaming tomorrow at Gallery Coffee Co. Stop in and cheer on the Mustangs. https://www.facebook.com/gallerycoffeeco?mibextid=ZbWKwL

MHSAA 2023 Division 4 Boys Basketball State Championship - Sat, 3/25: 10am

03/24/2023

The Boys Basketball State Championship game will be streaming tomorrow at Gallery Coffee Co. Stop in and cheer on the Mustangs.

MHSAA 2023 Division 4 Boys Basketball State Championship - Sat, 3/25: 10am

03/23/2023

These men are ready to go! Good Luck Mustangs

03/22/2023

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS CLOSED TOMORROW (THURSDAY 3/23) AND FRIDAY (3/24).

Hello Mustang School Community

After an adrenaline pumping win for the Mustangs in the Boys' Quarterfinal Basketball Game last night, I had restless sleep due to the notion that we'd have important decisions to make in the morning. Therefore, with broad scale support from the Board of Education, and the Teacher's and Support Staff unions, I am reaching out to all of you to let you know that we have decided to close school down tomorrow (3/23) and Friday (3/24) for a variety of good reasons. This decision did not come easily as we know that the early closure is beneficial for many families and yet can be an imposition for others. However, the closure will put the district and community in great position to fully support the Boys' Basketball Team as it advances on it's historic journey to the Breslin Center as ambassadors for Munising at the state level and to ensure the district avoids potential loss of state funding due to low student attendance rates.

The current situation is that we have many students and families already gone for spring break and reports are that most buses are only at 50% ridership today. If our attendance numbers drop even more as an out flux of students leave to attend the game(s), we risk not meeting the 75% attendance threshold for full daily foundation payment from the state tomorrow, and especially on Friday. Combine that with the fact that we already have several teachers and key staff members scheduled to be absent from the district tomorrow and/or Friday for non-athletic related reasons and a deficit of substitutes, the loss of any additional staff members due to sickness over the next two days would only exacerbate our ability to staff classrooms with certified adults. Any additional absences of students and staff will compromise learning in the classrooms.

In closing tomorrow and Friday, we will only need to add one more day to our school calendar which extends the year from Thursday, June 8th to Friday, June 9th with the first half of that day with pupils in session and the second half of that day being teacher professional development time. We still have one snow day (forgiven time waiver day) left that we can use for inclement weather yet this spring if needed and not be required to return on June 12th. In case you were wondering, the Michigan Department of Education will not allow districts to use a forgiven time day to cover a sports related closure.

Please contact me or the building principals if you have any questions. For those families that this closure creates an imposition, I apologize on behalf of the district, and for those families and community members that are helped by this closure, I am glad that we could help.

In closing, please support the Boys' Basketball Team and the Munising School Community in whatever way that you can.....whether it be traveling to East Lansing to watch them play tomorrow and hopefully Saturday or watching them live online using the NFHS Network. If you have any game related questions, please contact Nicole Lasak at [email protected].

GO MUSTANGS!

Sincerely,
Michael J. Travis, Superintendent
[email protected]

03/22/2023

Good Luck, Mustangs!!

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03/18/2023

The decision has been made to close M -28 from Kawbawgum Road in Marquette County to Alger County, this will be between Kawbawgum Rd (Marquette County and Westshore Dr in Alger co) due to no visibility. Alternate routes will be have to be sought. The Alger/Marquette County Road commissions have been trying to avoid closing this stretch of road, and there have been so many crashes and the visibility is nonexistent.
Motorists should use caution when taking the alternate route of M 94 through Alger county, however the road conditions are very treacherous along this route also.

Roam Media would also like to say US41 to US-2 from Trenary to Rapid River is a complete whiteout at this time.

03/18/2023

Almost 300 wrestlers are participating at the “Rumble at the Rock” this morning hosted by the Gladstone Youth Wrestling Club team.

It was a tough day for the Alger County Youth Wrestling team, but there were a few bright spots

Drew VanLandschoot finished in 2nd going 2-1
Lucas Smith finished in 2nd place going 1-1

03/16/2023

Piper Grabowski and her teammates are looking for help to go to Nationals in Irvine California March 30th-April 3rd. Piper is 1 of 6 yoopers on this state championship team.

03/13/2023

Happy first day of spring sports in the Upper Peninsula! Todays conditions at the Munising Softball Field. MHSAA

03/12/2023

The Alger County Youth Wrestling team held their tournament at Munising High School today. 17 mustangs competed, with 4 taking home 1st place. Congratulations to: Lucas Smith, Drew VanLandschoot, Luke Bowerman, and Sullivan Ford.

03/11/2023

The Newberry Youth Wrestling team is holding their tournament this morning. Here are the results for the Alger County Youth Wrestling team thus far:

First round
Drew VanLandschoot won via pin
Lucas Smith Won via pin
Westin Jones won via pin
W***y Jones lost via points

Second round
Lucas Smith won via pin
Drew Vanlandschoot : lost via pin
Westin Jones: Lost Via pin
W***y Jones: Won via pin

Third Round:
Lucas Smith lost via pin - finishes in 2nd place
Drew Vanlandschoot : won via pin - finishes in 2nd place
Westin Jones: Won Via points - finishes in 2nd place
W***y Jones: Won via pin - finishes in 2nd place

Munising will host their tournament tomorrow (Sunday March 12th) beginning at 10am. Come out and support these athletes at the Munising High School Gym!

03/09/2023

2022-23 Skyline Central Boys Basketball All-Conference

Varsity Champions: Munising (Large School Division-Best Overall Record)
North Central (Small School Division)

JV Champions: Norway (Lg School Division)
North Central & North Dickinson (Small Sch Division)

Player of the Year: Kane Nebel (Sr) Munising

1st team
Luke Gorzinski (Sr) N.Central (U)
Alex Ortman (Jr) Norway (U)
Connor Florenski (Sr) N.Central
Ian Sundling (Sr) Rapid River
Trevor Nolan (Soph) Munising
Kevin Giuliani (Soph) Forest Pk
Kaden Drossart (Sr) BRH

2nd team
Dylan Plunger (Sr) N. Central
Michael Peterson (Sr) Norway
Kodey Goldi (Sr) Rapid River
Spencer Coldren (Sr) Stephenson
Zack Schwartz (Soph) Stephenson
Owen Kuehnau (Soph) Stephenson
Carson Kienitz (Soph) Munising
Antonio Inglese (Jr) N. Dickinson
Ashton Wandahsega (Sr) Carney
Ethan Ives (Jr) BRH

Honorable Mentions: Sam Salo (Soph) Carney;
Felix Quevedo (Jr) F. Park
Jack Dusseault (Soph)Munising;
Spencer Kramer (Fr) ND;
Wyatt Spade(Jr) Norway

Defensive Player of the Year:
Felix Quevedo (Jr) Forest Park

All-Defensive Team
Luke Gorzinski (Sr) N. Central (U)
Kane Nebel (Sr) Munising
Vincent Martin (Sr) BRH
Spencer Kramer (Fr) ND
Michael Peterson (SR) Norway
Dillon Plunger (Sr) N. Central
Cully Trzeciak (Sr) Munising
Owen Kuehnau (Soph) Steph.

Individual Sportsmanship Award:
Josiah Javurek (Sr) BRH

Team Sportsmanship Award: North Dickinson & Superior Central

Free Throw Award: Trevor Nolan (Soph) 84% Munising

Coach of the Year: Terry Kienitz, Munising

03/09/2023

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is announcing the arrest of Brandon Douglas Lake, 28 of Quinnesec, for child sexually abusive activity-aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime.

Lake was arrested following an investigation in which digital evidence was seized from his residence. The investigation was initiated when it was learned that Lake was viewing files of child sexually abusive material on the internet.

Following the search of his residence, Lake was charged with five counts of child sexually abusive activity - aggravated, and five counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Lake was arraigned in the 95th District Court on Tuesday, March 7.

If convicted, Lake faces up to 25 years in prison for the child sexually abusive activity-aggravated and 20 years for Using a Computer to Commit a Crime.

The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children about the safe use of the internet. There are many resources available to parents to assist in keeping children safe online. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides a comprehensive list of resources on their website at http://www.missingkids.org. The MSP ICAC Task Force also provides resources at http://www.michiganicac.com.

If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the CyberTipLine at http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline.

03/09/2023

Anytime Fitness Munising has announced they are closing their doors permanently April 5th, 2023. Anytime fitness would like you to transfer your membership to a neighboring Anytime Fitness, including Anytime Fitness of Gwinn

You will have until April 19th, 2023, to transfer your membership agreement to a neighboring Anytime Fitness. If you choose not to transfer, their billing company, ABC Financial, is scheduled to cancel your existing membership on April 19th, 2023. ** Please note: Billing for this location has been stopped effective March 22nd, 2023.

03/07/2023

One thing about living in a small community is we support OUR student athletes! The Munising girls basketball team plays in Kingsford tonight against the Norway Knights in the Regional Semi-Final.

03/06/2023

On Thursday detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) conducted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of two female suspect from Chicago for trying to illegally obtaining a false prescription and resisting arrest.

Detectives from UPSET were notified by staff at Snyder’s pharmacy when two people were trying to obtain prescription medication from several different Snyder Pharmacies in the area. The suspects had a fraudulent prescription that was verified by the pharmacy and detectives.

On Friday detectives from UPSET and troopers from the Michigan State Police made contact with the suspects as they were leaving Snyder’s Pharmacy in Negaunee, Michigan. The suspects resisted arrest by locking their doors and not listening to the officer’s commands when ordered to exit the vehicle. They were eventually taken into custody and lodged at the Marquette County Jail on felony charges related to obtaining a fraudulent prescription and resisting arrest.

UPSET was assisted by the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post and coordinated the investigation with Ishpeming Police Department and Negaunee Police Department.

03/06/2023

Munising Mustangs Girls Basketball Coach Matt Mattson joined Casey Ford of Roam Media to recognize the Mustangs Seniors as their Senior Night was snowed out, winning a District Championship, and playing Norway in the Regional 25 Semi-Final game Tuesday Night March 7th, 2023:

Munising Mustangs Girls Basketball Coach Matt Mattson joined Casey Ford of Roam Media to recognize the Mustangs Seniors as their Senior Night was snowed out, winning a District Championship, and playi

03/05/2023

Kevin James performing at the Island Resort and Casino

03/04/2023

Congratulations to our district champions!! 🧡🖤

03/03/2023

Update from Ford Field:

Round 2:
Andrew Cain Falls to Gage Vincent of Delton via pin, his season is now over. Excellent Season Andrew!

Reagan Bowerman was pinned by Jacob Pickford of Hudson.

Next up for Reagan will be Josh Frailey Jr from Hanover-Horton

Round 3:
Reagan falls via points to Josh Frailey of Hanover-Horton 12-7