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Reintroducing Trooper Tom: The Heartbeat of Community Engagement in the Upper Peninsula

The Michigan State Police has a smiling face at the forefront of community outreach, and it’s a familiar one. Trooper Thomas Kinnunen, affectionately known as “Trooper Tom,” has recently been appointed as one of sixteen Community Service Troopers (CST) in Michigan. With a role dedicated to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the public, Trooper Tom is making a lasting impact on the communities he serves. The Munising Beacon first introduced Trooper Tom to readers back in January of 2024.
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Locals Join Thousands, Including Lt. Governor Gilchrist, for Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk

Local residents Marissa Ackerman Graves and her husband Mike Graves, from Munising, and Elisha Cripe and her husband Scott Cripe, from Au Train, made the approximate 120mile trip to St. Ignace on Labor Day to participate in the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk. They were among an estimated 30,000 people who took part in the event, which included a special appearance by Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II whose participation in the event demonstrates its significance as a unifying experience for Michiganders.
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Pictured Rocks Golf Scores

2024 Mens Majors 08/24/24 1 Cg Financial Services 841.50 2 Embers Credit Union 825.00 3 East Channel Brewing Co. 820.50 4 Barge Inn 819.50 5 Mazzali Insurance 805.50 6 Jamadots 787.50 7 Northern Energy Systems 779.50 8 Bear Trap 766.00 9 Case Country Farm 754.50 10 Hiawatha Rentals 752.00 11 Hiawatha Telephone Co.
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East Varnum Street Construction: Final Phase Brings Improved Water Flow and Safety to Munising

Munising, MI—The City of Munising is in the final stages of a crucial infrastructure upgrade as road construction continues on East Varnum Street. This project, which spans a two-block section from Park Street to Lynn Street, is directly behind the courthouse. While the road is currently closed to through traffic, vehicles can still access the alley between the courthouse and the Sheriff’s Department.
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