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Nick Bogater’s back porch, an unlikely shipyard, became a canvas for his dreams amidst the chaos of raising two young daughters with his wife, Johanna, working full-time as a Wastewater Treatment Operator, and managing the everyday responsibilities of homeownership. While replacing the front porch of his home, Nick realized that his back porch could be transformed into the perfect workshop if rebuilt to accommodate his vision—a not-yet-built boat.

In 1914, Philip VanLandshoot started a small family-run fish market that has grown and endured for 110 years. One of only 13 fisheries left on the five Great Lakes, VanLandshoot & Sons offers sustainably sourced, 100% wild caught fresh Lake Superior whitefish. After five generations, under the experience of Philip’s great-great grandsons, Dennis and Paul, they have expanded operations to offer new shipping services.

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The Munising community is coming together to support Jackson Lasak, the young son of Munising Middle/High School Principal Nicole Lasak and her husband, Joe, after his recent diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Two major fundraisers have been organized to assist the Lasak family during this challenging time.

You and your little ones won’t want to miss out on our Summer Reading/ National Park Service collaboration this coming Wednesday, July 31 at 1:00 p.m. Join us for Adventures in the Marsh, where we will do the Marsh Walk offsite at Sand Point. This is a great event for the whole family! Hey Kids! Don’t forget to log your reading times and earn some great prizes! The final day to turn in your Summer Reading minutes is on Friday, August 2. Don’t miss the deadline!

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The filmic town of Munising recently welcomed Tom Daldin and his crew from the Emmy award-winning PBS television series “Under the Radar Michigan.” Known for exploring Michigan’s hidden gems, the show’s latest episode showcases Munising’s stunning natural beauty, vibrant local businesses, and rich history. The episode aired on Thursday, July 11th, and is currently streaming online through their YouTube channel.