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Local author meet & greet Saturday Falling Rock Café & Bookstore will be hosting a local Michigan author day on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m..
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Beacon to Print – Physical Papers Next Edition
The Munising Beacon is proud to remind customers that today’s edition, August 25, will be the last digital-only edition of the paper. The first printed edition will be the Friday, September 1 edition.
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A new look at local views
By Jennifer Champagne This month, Seaberg Pontoon Rentals dropped a new commercial - a visually stunning offering of boating adventures showcasing Pictured Rocks, Grand Island, the Lighthouse, Shipwreck and more. The commercial is one of two videos that will be released, giving viewers an ocular taste of the magical experience of boating on Lake Superior in the Munising area.
Read MoreA new look at local viewsRecycling in Chatham will restart sooner than later
The recycling situation looks better in Chatham than it does in other parts of the county, with a local refuse provider saying recycling will return in a few weeks after North Country Disposal pulled out of Alger County at the end of July.
Read MoreRecycling in Chatham will restart sooner than laterRock River affirms zoning decisions
The Rock River Township board approved all 36 decisions made by Interim Zoning Administrator Trevor Case at the township’s regular board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15 “We went through every one of his permits and decisions and double checked what he did, including conditional use permits,” Rock River Trustee Rowan Bunce said. “They all checked out and all came out correct.”
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100 Years Ago – Cloverland Farmer – Three entrants will liven up Mayoralty race The date for the forthcoming city election falls on Monday, Sept. 3 – Labor Day.
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Richard in, Trader out on Superior Central School Board
The Superior Central School Board has appointed Sally Richard to serve a limited term after a vote on Monday, Aug. 21.
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The show goes on
It’s usually a good sign for a festival when people are raving about the music and not caring about the weather. That’s exactly what happened at the 41st annual Grand Marais Music and Crafts Festival Aug.
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Bond approved for new school 100 years ago – The Munising News – Aug. 17, 1923 The bond issue for the building and equipment of a new two-room school building at the John Knause location.
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