Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce update
By Brandi Taylor Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce President Summer is always a busy time in the U.P. there is no denying that.
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News
Munising School Public Library News Aug. 25, 2023
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and the Munising Library is ramping up for it to be the most successful Sign-Up Month ever! Everyone who signs up for a card in the month of September will earn an entry into our Fall Reading Gift Basket Drawing and will also receive an MSPL tote bag filled with info about all the library services and offerings.
Read MoreMunising School Public Library News Aug. 25, 2023Dr., Why?: How should I introduce risky foods to my baby?
Q: My wife and I recently became parents for the first time and, because there is a history of food allergy issues in our families, we have been reluctant to give our baby girl any of the high-risk foods, like nuts, egg, cow’s milk, soy, and wheat products.
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MSU has strong calving season
It’s calving season at the Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center Farm in Chatham, with roughly 60 infant cows around the fields. According to Farm Manager Paul Naasz, the calving season is going well.
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Briefs
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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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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