May 2023
Life in Eden: News from Eden Lutheran Church, ELCA
Eden Lutheran worships on Saturdays at 5pm, and on Sundays at 1030am, followed by coffee fellowship. Eden offers “open communion” at the Lord’s table, where all are welcome.
Read MoreLife in Eden: News from Eden Lutheran Church, ELCALetters to the Editor
Recently in Louisville, a 25 year-old with mental health issues killed five innocent people and injured eight others with an AR-15 assault style weapon, before being fatally shot by police inside the bank where he worked.
Read MoreLetters to the EditorMunising School Public Library notes
We are thrilled to once again be hosting the Hometown Art Show here at the library! One student artwork was chosen for each grade to be professionally framed and put on display in a local business for one year. Come check out the artworks before they head out into the community on Wednesday, May 10 from 5:30-7:00pm. All are welcome to attend this free admission event to honor our local student artists. We hope to see you there!
Read MoreMunising School Public Library notesBeacon’s first “Why do we…”
Why do we include controversial quotes from politicians? This question comes from a comment on the Munising Beacon Facebook page regarding a quote from U.S. Congressman Jack Bergman about who was to blame for issues with the national debt ceiling.
Read MoreBeacon’s first “Why do we…”Rock River Library Notes
As I write this, there is an impending snowstorm. I feel like the flowers at the top of this newsletter are a cheap tease to what is really happening outside. All that aside, warmer weather is coming. Right?!
Read MoreRock River Library NotesThree Nigerians indicted over deadly cyber “sextortion” plot
Three Nigerian men are facing extradition after being indicted for sexually extorting multiple young men and teenage boys in the United States. One of their victims was Jordan DeMay, a Marquette High School student who committed suicide as a result of the cyber “sextortion” plot.
Read MoreThree Nigerians indicted over deadly cyber “sextortion” plotWoodland Road bridge to be removed
The Alger County Road Commission approved a resolution to permanently close the Woodland Road Bridge in Au Train at it’s regular meeting on Monday, May 1. The resolution describes the closure as necessary due to “insufficient purpose”.
Read MoreWoodland Road bridge to be removedBlastomycosis updates continue from Escanaba paper mill
The Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties is collaborating with various organizations, including Billerud Paper Mill, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate an outbreak of blastomycosis, a fungal infection, linked to the Escanaba Billerud Paper Mill.
Read MoreBlastomycosis updates continue from Escanaba paper mill