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Breaking News: Voters approve Munising sinking fund in Tuesday election, Burt Township millage renewal

May 6, 2026 | Breaking News, News

Voters in Alger County approved two school-related ballot proposals in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results. In Burt Township, the Burt Township School District No. 2 operating millage renewal proposal passed with strong support, receiving 154 “yes”...

Breaking News: Two arrested in Alger County child predator sting; multi-agency operation targets online exploitation

Apr 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News

By Staff Two men from Michigan and Pennsylvania have been arrested following a multi-agency undercover operation targeting online child predators in Alger County. According to law enforcement officials, the operation was conducted March 13, 2026, by personnel from the...

Breaking News: Community mourns after fatal Munising house fire

Apr 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News

By Staff A 3-year-old child has died following a structure fire Thursday evening in the city of Munising, according to Alger County Public Information Officer Robert Steinhoff. In a media release issued by Steinhoff in his role as Alger County Public Information...

Breaking News: Fatal fire reported in Munising; multiple departments respond

Apr 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News

APRIL 23, 2026, MUNISING-At 5:44PM, Alger County Dispatch received a 911 call for a structure fire in the City of Munising on the 600 block of West Superior Street. Munising City Fire Department, Munising Township, AuTrain Township, and Rock River Township Fire...

Breaking News: Side-by-side fire contained on Chestnut Street; resident heard explosion

Dec 11, 2025 | Breaking News, News

By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor Munising Fire Department crews responded Wednesday evening to a report of a fire in the 200 block of Chestnut Street. Firefighters arrived to find a side-by-side on fire next to a garage. The vehicle was extinguished, and the...

Sheriff requests hunters’ help in search for missing Munising woman

Nov 14, 2025 | Breaking News, News, Public Notices

By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor With firearm deer season starting this weekend, Alger County Sheriff Todd Brock is asking local hunters to stay alert for any potential clues in the ongoing search for Starla Goings, 65, who has been missing since Aug. 15. Brock...
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