April 2025

Marilyn Alice Floria

Marilyn Alice Floria (nee Arman), age 94, of Munising died Friday, April 4, 2025, at Medilodge of Munising. She was born on May 23, 1930, in Pierre, South Dakota, to the late Beatrice (Ballou) and Guy Arman. Marilyn moved to Petoskey as an infant, then to Munising at five years old. Even being bounced from school to school she maintained all A’s, which she was very proud of, graduating from William G. Mather in 1951. Marilyn met “Stoney” in high school, and they were married in 1960 and together they raised their daughters, Kristine and Marsha. In 1985, Marilyn married Cecil Floria. Marilyn worked at Kimberly-Clark, Mather High School and then Taylor’s Cleaners.
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Catalyst for future growth

The City of Munising has officially approved a new Tax Increment Financing district to support the $2.2 million expansion of Pictured Rocks Cruises in a move that city officials and business leaders say could energize downtown development and spark future investments.
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EVENTS CALENDAR

From early morning workouts to Friday night fish fries, Alger County is packed with ways to stay active, engaged and connected this spring. Deep Blue Fitness classes continue throughout the week, along with yoga, Tai Chi for Arthritis and family-friendly playgroups. Craving some competition? Drop in for Euchre League or Casual Cribbage Night, or unwind with live music at the Moose Lodge and Falling Rock Café.
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Introducing Roam for Good

In partnership with the Roam Community Foundation, The Munising Beacon is proud to launch a new monthly column dedicated to celebrating the quiet force behind so much of what makes Alger County special: its community advocates.
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