January 2024

Alger County Approves ATV for Rescue Work; Cuts Contract with Charter

The Alger County Committee of the Whole met Jan 8th at 5:00 p.m.. Among the topics discussed was the End of Year Report from Rebecca Burns, a Veteran’s Service Officer who spoke on last year’s assistance to local veterans. She also announced several veterans will be assisting during this summer’s car show to benefit the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial.
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Alger County Organizational Meeting

The County Commissioners met on Jan 4, 2024. Dean Seaberg (District 2) was elected Chair, Mickey Rondeau (District 5) was elected Vice-Chair. Some discussion was made on the salaries of the commissioners. In the end, it was unanimously agreed to change their current payment structure to a flat rate of $6,000 per year, plus milage consistent with IRS standards.
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Moose Lodge Brings Music to Thursday Nights

The Munising Moose Lodge has found a low-cost solution for those looking for something to do on Thursday nights. Between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. the Lodge opens its doors to the public, offering board games and music whether you’re looking for an easy date night or even just want to meet new friends. Enjoy an old favorite such as Trivial Pursuit or Battleship while listening to some of your favorite music from past decades.
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Black Ice Causes Accident Sled Dog Missing, Trailer Destroyed

Ryan and Jana Roberts of Wetmore MI were travelling near Montrose South Dakota on I-90 when their truck and RV encountered black ice and slid off the road. Although the RV was completely destroyed and the truck they were driving was declared totaled, the 29 sled dogs in the RV escaped unharmed. The youngest dog, a 5-month-old puppy named Griffin, is still missing as of New Year’s Eve. He has been spotted at the scene of the crash and efforts are underway to rescue him.
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Year in Review

Part 3 The Munising Beacon continues the tradition of recapping the major stories of the year for public review. We are excited to be able to review our first full year! Look for the conclusion of the 2023 Year in Review in the next issues of The Munising Beacon.
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