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Let’s embrace winter: Your guide to adventure

January 17, 2025

Winter has arrived in full force, and for those of us who’ve been snow dancing — we did it! Munising is a winter wonderland, and we couldn’t feel luckier. The fresh snow isn’t just beautiful; it’s an open invitation to bundle up and explore all the magic our hometown has to offer.

‘We’re just getting started’

January 10, 2025

Editor’s note: This article is the second in a two-part series on the Munising Bay Trail Network and its place in the area’s recreational offerings. Establishing the Munising Bay Trail Network wasn’t without hurdles.

Bringing history to life

January 3, 2025

Munising author Chloe Platias has swiftly carved a niche for herself in the world of children’s and young adult literature with her creative approach to history. At just 23 years old, Platias is the author, illustrator and self-publisher of four children’s books and one young adult book, blending her passion for history with engaging storytelling.

Rhonda Lassila: Trailblazer

January 3, 2025

When Munising’s trails call, Rhonda Lassila answers — not just with her footsteps, but with a wheels-on-the-ground purpose rooted in her love for this community. As president of the Munising Bay Trail Network, Lassila has been instrumental in transforming the area into a hub for outdoor recreation, a mission that blends her personal connection to Munising with a vision for its future.

Seniors set a positive year: Painting a pleasant parking lot

October 4, 2024

Munising High School Seniors, the upcoming 2025 graduates, wanted to paint a whole new attitude to distinguish themselves from past groups of grads. Even well before school began, the group could be seen online promoting positive messages like looking forward to sunrises instead of sunsets. As part of their positivity, each senior was given the opportunity to paint a parking spot.

Rare Blue Supermoon illuminates the night sky over Au Train; by Kevin Dunham

August 23, 2024

June 7, 2024

Editor Notes: The Munising Beacon recorded the audio of this meeting and has made it available on our website at https://www.MunisingBeacon.com. The regular May meeting of the Rock River Township Board was well attended by the public last week.

May 31, 2024

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MUNISING BEACON .

Munising Baptist Class of 2024

May 31, 2024

Alliana Mickelson Allianna, under the care of Hunter and Alissa MacArthur, will be studying Radiography at Northern Michigan University. .

May 24, 2024

Andrew, son of Rebecca and Jason Cain, plans to pursue higher education after excelling in wrestling and football. Emersyn Crisp Emmy, daughter of Lesley and Bill Crisp, plans to attend Northern Michigan University for nursing.