State Senate Approves Bills Ending Double Taxation

May 18, 2012

LANSING, Mich.–The Michigan Senate passed measures on Wednesday that would end the unfair practice of double taxation on used boats and vehicles, said co-sponsor Sen. Howard Walker. Senate Bills 126 and 127 would allow consumers to pay sales tax on the price of a new boat or vehicle only after the value of a trade-in [...]

Calendar – Alger County Board of Commissioners Meeting – May 21

May 18, 2012

Munising – The Alger County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 21 at 4 p.m. in the conference room of the county building, 101 Court Street, Munising. Share and Enjoy:

Calendar – Munising City Commission Meeting – May 21

May 18, 2012

Munising – The Munising City Commission will meet on Monday, May 21 at 6 p.m. in City Hall. Share and Enjoy:

Saturday Wildflower and Woodlands Walks at Miners Castle

May 17, 2012

MUNISING, Mich.  On Saturday, May 19 and May 26, please join a naturalist on a Wildflower and Woodlands Walk at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The program begins each Saturday at 1 p.m. Meet at the Miners Castle Information Center, located six miles north of H-58 at the end of Miners Castle Road. During this leisurely [...]

Great Northern Poultry and Livestock Connection (GNPLC) First of Four Swaps May 26th in Trenary

May 16, 2012

Fur and Feather Swap 2012 – Trenary, Michigan Date:   05/26/2012   -  Start Time:  10:00 AM – End Time:  01:00 PM Great Northern Poultry and Livestock Connection (GNPLC). Is having there first of four swaps for 2012 season It will be at Holmquest Feed Mill, Trenary MI Sat May 26 from 10:00 AM – 1:00PM est. [...]

BOY SCOUTS CHARITY GOLF OUTING

May 16, 2012

Saturday the 19th Hiawathaland District, Bay Lakes Council will be hosting a charity golf tournament. This will be at the Red Fox Run Golf Course. It is a 4 person  scramble. Cost is $75.00 per person which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and prizes.Start is 10 o’clock shotgun start. There will be a [...]

Snowflake Review

May 15, 2012

Friday evening I had the privilege of  attending the one man performance of “Snowflake”. Gayle LaJoye was spectacular in portraying his character of a once, local known individual. Gayle’s pantomime performance  kept our attention riveted towards the stage waiting for the next antic. This play surely contained every quality description  that the press release said [...]

Calendar – Alger County Board Committee of the Whole Meeting – May 14

May 12, 2012

Munising – The Committee of the Whole of the Alger County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 14 at 4 p.m. in the conference room of the county building, 101 Court Street, Munising. Share and Enjoy:

Prevent Nuisance Bear Problems: Put Away Birdfeeders, Trash Cans

May 6, 2012

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Press Release – Each spring as hibernating bears leave their winter dens and resume daily activity, wildlife officials in northern Michigan receive many calls about bears hanging around and even destroying man-made food sources such as birdfeeders, trash cans and grills. This year has been no exception, according to the [...]

Marquette-Alger Young Women Math and Science Conference on Friday, May 4

May 4, 2012

Northern Michigan University will host the 2012 Marquette-Alger Young WomenvMath and Science Conference on Friday, May 4. Attendees will include more than 150 girls in 5th and 6th grades, along with professional educators and guidance counselors. The keynote speaker will be NASA engineer Sheila Bailey. Women are traditionally underrepresented in the STEM (science, technology, engineering [...]

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