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Celebrate Earth Fest throughout the week at the library

Storytime meets this coming Monday at 10:30 a.m. Preschool- aged children and their caregivers are invited to attend this 30-minute activity for ages 7 and under. This storytime’s theme is Earth Day and is hosted by Headstart. We hope to see you and your little one there.

DDA grants to promote curb appeal

Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, a pop of summer color in a flower pot or a newly paved parking lot, the Munising Downtown Development Authority is once again inviting local businesses to invest in the look and longevity of the community.

James ‘Jim’ Joseph Monette

James “Jim” Joseph Monette, age 74, of Munising died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay following a brief illness, surrounded by family.

Better energy options are available

“ The scientists working for Exxon got exactly the same results and made the same predictions as everyone else, but the fossil fuel industry put on a massive PR campaign denying their own findings.

One for the books

When winter delivered unexpected snow days, students at Mather Elementary delivered books — more than 3,000 of them.

Lana J. Heyrman

Lana J. Heyrman, age 73, of Shingleton died Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Marilyn Alice Floria

Marilyn Alice Floria (nee Arman), age 94, of Munising died Friday, April 4, 2025, at Medilodge of Munising. She was born on May 23, 1930, in Pierre, South Dakota, to the late Beatrice (Ballou) and Guy Arman. Marilyn moved to Petoskey as an infant, then to Munising at five years old. Even being bounced from school to school she maintained all A’s, which she was very proud of, graduating from William G. Mather in 1951. Marilyn met “Stoney” in high school, and they were married in 1960 and together they raised their daughters, Kristine and Marsha. In 1985, Marilyn married Cecil Floria. Marilyn worked at Kimberly-Clark, Mather High School and then Taylor’s Cleaners.