The Munising High School track and field teams have their sights set on another successful season this spring. The boys are aiming for another strong showing in their three biggest meets of the year, and the girls are hoping that a few newcomers can increase their points as well.
Munising Baptist School students earned top honors in the recent Michigan Association of Christian Schools Academic Testing Competition, placing among the best in the state across a range of subject areas.
Lana J. Heyrman, age 73, of Shingleton died Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

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.
Superior Central High School track and field head coach Todd Spranger has been around the sport for quite some time. So he knows a good group when he sees one.
The Michigan Environmental Council is a nonprofit environmental organization serving both peninsulas in protecting the state’s air, water and places we love.
The debate over how public and private schools measure up in athletics is a hot topic that rarely reaches public platforms. But the much-whispered conversation took center stage at last month’s MHSSA Championship weekend for girls basketball.
A $1.5 million bridge repair project on U.S. Highway 41 in Alger County is set to begin Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
If I were to ask you, “Do you keep the promises you make to your loved ones?” most of us would say, “Of course!” or some other version of a resounding yes.

Danny Goss, a senior at Munising High School with a 4.0 GPA and aspirations in civil engineering, has been named one of the 2025 Excellence in Education Scholars — a recognition reserved for the top 5 percent of graduating seniors across Alger and Marquette counties.