Every now and then, I get a bug up my butt to drive long distances. Part of the motivation is to see forest types that I don’t normally get to see in the Lake States. Forest management varies from region to region, as our great North American forests change.

After 43 years of service to the residents and community, Fire Chief Harold Anderson announced his impending retirement at the July 1, 2024 Munising Township Board Meeting. Since October 1981, Chief Anderson has served with the Munising Township Fire Department. A dedicated public servant, he has played a crucial role in numerous community initiatives, notably the planning and construction of the current Munising Township Office Complex and Fire Hall. His commitment to the community extends far beyond his official duties as fire chief.

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John Abbott Madison, born January 23, 1944, died peacefully surrounded by family September 5, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Trinity Health of Ann Arbor. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anna (Watson) Madison, daughters Maria (Bryant) Stuckey, Alethea Melissa (Ron) Shelly. Grandsons John Mark, Christopher and Caleb. John is survived by his brother R. Sidney Madison Piscataway NJ and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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The Munising Baptist volleyball team had a road Northern Lights League contest at Paradise on Monday, September 30. The Lady Bobcats dropped the game in straight sets however, 25-12, 25-12 and 25-6.
Two 8-player football squads with playoff aspirations met up in Munising on Friday. The seventh ranked Mustangs were taking on visiting Norway, a team ranked 10th. The Mustangs and Knights battled it out in the Great Lakes 8 Conference East Division game, but it was Norway leaving town with the hard-fought win, 40-28.
Crystal Falls Forest Park has gained quite the reputation for their strong volleyball team this fall. The Lady Trojans are ranked seventh in the state and number one in the U.P. There’s no need to remind Munising head coach Josh Cole that after their straight sets loss at Forest Park on Thursday, October 3.
The Superior Central cross country teams saw more action on the course last week. On Thursday, October 3, they competed at the Eskymos Invite at the Escanaba Country Club. Out of 10 scoring teams, S-C had their boys place seventh place while the girls did not have enough runners for a team score.

After 16 years as the Michigan State University Extension Alger & Marquette Community Nutrition Instructor, Vicki Ballas is embarking on a new adventure, retirement. After enjoying a final celebratory lunch with her coworkers, Vicki left her office for the last time on Oct. 1. “It was always the people that made my job special,” she shared.