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Robert James Hughes, Sr.

Robert James Hughes, Sr., age 90, of Grand Marais, Michigan, passed away at his home, in the loving care of his wife, Nancy, on March 20, 2024. Bob was born in Owosso, Michigan on August 11, 1933, to John Henry and Dora (Preston) Hughes, Jr.

Allen Frances Boutilier

Allen Frances Boutilier, age 78, of Moran, Michigan, died at his home on March 16, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1945, in Saline, Michigan, to Hartley and Katherine (Butler) Boutilier. Allen grew up in Taylor, Michigan. He met Catherine Brandly, and they married on July 18, 1964. They moved to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 1971 and settled in Munising, Michigan. In 1982, Allen opened his own business, Northern Michigan Log Homes, and then opened Boutilier &Son Building Company in 1985 with his son Timothy. He loved building beautiful log homes, and built several in the Munising Bay Area, as well as 16 Mile Lake. He took great pride in his work and was well known for his beautiful craftsmanship.

Earth Fest 2024 Expands

Munising’s second Earth Fest partnership between Alger County Renewable Energy Solutions and Munising School Public Library, has expanded to include the Gallery Coffee Co. with sponsorship from the Michigan Environmental Council. This year’s events will include weekly Armchair Trips to explore the Earth’s flora and fauna through film media. Nature movies will be screened, one a week, at the Gallery Coffee Co. located at 120 Elm Ave, Munising. They are scheduled on Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16 and 23 beginning at 10 AM.

Briefs

Good news Everyone! The FunRun/walk signup is here. Register now to secure your 2024 shirt as we only have guaranteed shirts for the first 300 participants. Get your whole group together and sign up for a chance to win the organization with the most participants & family with the most participants.

Michigan Beer

Whether you are a lover of IPAs, stouts, lagers or just love trying new beers, you won’t have to go far to find a great brewery in Michigan. With approximately 400 breweries in the state, including about two dozen in the Upper Peninsula, even an enthusiast will have a hard time trying them all. Choices range from Frankenmuth Brewery, which was established in 1862 and promotes itself as the oldest microbrewery in the state, to Detroit’s Traffic Jam and Snug, the states’ first brewpub, to more recent additions, such as LaTulip Brewing Company in Cooks, established in 2020.

Spanish Day 2024

Munising’s Spanish 2 students enjoyed another Spanish Day on March 14 at Northern Michigan’s University Center where at least 10 different public schools attended. An estimated 200 attendants were at the event.