Briefs
Beacon reception today The Munising Beacon will be having a small reception at the Munising School Public Library at noon on Friday, Sept. 1 to celebrate our first printed edition.
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Policy concerns, union issues rile up ACRC meeting
The Alger County Road Commission meeting was action packed at its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 21. Major issues of union contracts and concerns stemming from the Eben Ice Caves road project being brought to the three-member board.
Read MorePolicy concerns, union issues rile up ACRC meetingBeacon 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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Boxley charges changed to attempted murder
Charges against Julie Boxley have changed at a preliminary exam hearing held on Monday, Aug. 21 in Munising.
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