Last month, North Country Disposal owner, Ken Ohman, announced that he wanted to start a recycling program in Alger County, offering to pick up recycling from people’s homes, once per week, for a monthly fee. More...

Last month, Munising Township received complaints from residents about odors from the Wood Island Landfill being a nuisance, and had concerns for the upcoming warmer months.  More...

From left to right: Shane McNally, Ian McNally, and Jonn Hermann enjoy Blizzards from Dairy Queen on its opening day Friday, April 6, 2018. More...

The Munising City Commission held a discussion on the latest draft for the rewriting of the City of Munising Animals Ordinance, at the Munising City Hall, on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. More...

A cold winter breeze during the last few days of Spring Break did not stop a few brave Alger County souls from visiting the Dairy Queen on opening day in Munising, on Friday, April 6, 2018. More...

On Friday, April 6, 2018, the Tri-County Fire Department held a bake sale at Peoples State Bank in Munising, with donations going towards new equipment. More...

Summer means time spent gardening and relaxing with friends. And just like the kitchen in winter, the patio or deck tends to be the gathering spot when the weather turns warm.  More...

Au Train-Onota Public School's (AT-OPS) Kindergarten Open House and Fall Registration will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the school in Deerton. More...

During the Alger Conservation District open house on Friday, April 6, 2018, District Forester Matt Watkeys (right) speaks with Carole Ritenour and Arlin Tenkley, about various fruit trees and bushes More...

On Saturday, April 7, 2018, Alger Conservation District (ACD) Conservation Technician, Josh Forrester, shared updates on various invasive species that have been present in the U.P. More...

Cory Kovacs, a Fisheries Biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), talked with local fishermen during a presentation for the 5th Annual Coffee and Conversations, at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel, on Thursday, April 5, 2018. More...

State Employee Retirees (SERA) U.P. Chapter #16 will be holding its Monday, May 7, 2018 luncheon at the Highland Golf Club at 12 noon EST. The Chapter meeting will take place after lunch. Program will feature Hantz Personnel Laurie Schmidt and Lisa. More...

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been having trouble sleeping and my doctor suggested that indoor air pollution could be a contributing factor. More...

“What does he mean: ‘The 'other side' of age 90?” Who wants to know? If the reader thinks that age 90 is a juncture, let me assure you that I’ve earned the right to say this: “Age 90 is not a juncture! More...

Despite the recent temperature drop, spring still soldiers on, as evidenced by the thawing of Wagner Falls on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. More...