Hillside Party Store, located at 1201 W. State Highway M-28 in Munising, is collecting cans to support the MPacks program at both Mather Elementary and Munising Middle/High School.
County board picks Cearley for road commission

Memorial Day is here, and so is summer’s unofficial kickoff. From solemn flag raisings to backyard fish fries, Alger County is marking the long weekend with music, markets and moments of remembrance. The schedule doesn’t slow down after Monday — we’ve got a book signing, plant sales, school concerts and Jessey Adams dropping her new EP at Gallery Coffee Co.
The Munising girls and boys golf teams made the trip to Newberry on May 13 to take part in a three-team event that also included Engadine.
Jackie “Jack” Edward Witty, age 84, of Munising died under the loving care of his family and North Woods Hospice at his home on Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, 2024.

Mountain bikers, rejoice: Trail season is officially here! Every trail is now open, clear and ready to ride.
Elizabeth Anna Rajala, age 97, of Munising died on Monday morning, April 28, 2025, at the Harbour View Assisted Living in Munising.

Rod Sadler didn’t plan to become a true crime author — he planned to solve crimes.
The biggest track and field meets of the season are upon us.
The Munising boys tennis team won three of four singles matches at Westwood on May 13, but it dropped all four doubles competitions for a 5-3 loss.