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MUNISING -- The search for Starla Goings continues as authorities ask volunteers to aid in another ground search to be held this month. Volunteers are to meet at 9 a.m. Oct. 24 at 16 Mile Lake Fire Hall in Munising.
Goings, a 65-year-old woman from Alger County, has been missing since August 2025. She was last seen on Aug. 15, 2025 and her 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan was found two days later in the vicinity of 16 Mile Lake and M-94.
"We are asking for the community's help as we continue searching for Starla," said Goings’ daughter, Stephanie Goings-Rehn. "All volunteers who are physically able to participate are welcome."
Several large-scale searches have been conducted over the past year. According to Goings-Rehn, this search will involve a search of wooded areas and will utilize trained search and rescue teams as well as human remains detection dogs.
Volunteers should come prepared in sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate, brightly colored clothing, bring adequate water and food and leave all dogs, drones and children at home so as to avoid interfering with the HRD dogs and other search efforts.
All questions should be directed to the Alger County Sheriff's Office at 906-387-4444.
"You never know what an extra set of eyes might find and someone out there may have information that could help bring us closer to answers," said Goings' son Nick Livermore. "We will keep searching. We will keep sharing her story. We will never stop fighting for Starla."
Annie Lippert can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 550. Her email address is alippert@miningjournal.net.