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As the days get longer and warm weather returns, drivers should expect an increase in motorcyclists on Michigan roadways, state officials advise. With that in mind, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson this week reminded motorists to be alert and attentive about motorcyclists as she relaunched the Michigan Department of State’s annual “Look Twice.

We invite you to join us in worship and fellowship at 10 a.m. every Sunday. All are welcome! Come as you are. Handicap parking is available off the alley behind the church located at 128 W. Onota Street, Munising.

Munising School Public Library will be closed May 27-29 for the Memorial Day weekend and will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tues., May 30. Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day and hearty congratulations go out to all of the area graduates.

The vacancy on the Alger County Road Commission (ACRC) does not fall under the same state law as other public vacancies, according to a statement made by Alger County Deputy Clerk Joel VandeVelde. The ACRC is without one of its three board members after the death of chair Jack Hubbard on Monday, May 15.

There are not enough subscribers for The Munising Beacon to go to print on June 2. The subscription drive over the last month has only gathered half of the necessary subscriptions needed to offset the high costs and logistical challenges of bringing a newspaper back to the area.

Starting tonight, three Alger County high schools will have their graduation ceremonies this weekend. Superior Central starts tonight at 7 p.m. at the school gymnasium and Munising will be Saturday at noon at Mustang Stadium. Munising Baptist will be Sunday, May 28 at 3 p.m. at the church. Burt Township does not have a 2023 graduating class.