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The Munising Beacon celebrates first anniversary
With today’s edition, The Munising Beacon enters its second year of consistent publication in Munising and Alger County. The first edition was released on Friday, May 13, 2022 with the headline story focusing on the missing time capsule from the Mather Centennial ceremony, the Livermores purchasing the Au Train grocery store and local fundraising efforts at an East Channel trivia night.
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Mather Elementary learns through mock trial
One of the fourth grade classes at Mather Elementary participated in a mock trial at the Alger County Courthouse on Wednesday, May 10. The students were able to see how the legal system worked in a controlled environment, with numerous elected officials and county law enforcement and court staff assisting in the project.
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Landslide at Hickory Street
A major landslide closed the south end of Hickory Street in Munising in the early hours of Thursday, May 4, 2023. Over a dozen trees came were completely dislodged in an event that appears to be from too much water in the hill.
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Munising Township to replace 911 signs
Munising Township took major steps towards a long-time goal of the municipality by approving new 911 signs for property parcels in the township. Also known as fire number signs, the township approved the measure at the regular township meeting on Monday, May 1 at the Munising Township Hall.
Read MoreMunising Township to replace 911 signsBlastomycosis updates continue from Escanaba paper mill
The Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties is collaborating with various organizations, including Billerud Paper Mill, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate an outbreak of blastomycosis, a fungal infection, linked to the Escanaba Billerud Paper Mill.
Read MoreBlastomycosis updates continue from Escanaba paper millWoodland Road bridge to be removed
The Alger County Road Commission approved a resolution to permanently close the Woodland Road Bridge in Au Train at it’s regular meeting on Monday, May 1. The resolution describes the closure as necessary due to “insufficient purpose”.
Read MoreWoodland Road bridge to be removedRock River Library Notes
As I write this, there is an impending snowstorm. I feel like the flowers at the top of this newsletter are a cheap tease to what is really happening outside. All that aside, warmer weather is coming. Right?!
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We are thrilled to once again be hosting the Hometown Art Show here at the library! One student artwork was chosen for each grade to be professionally framed and put on display in a local business for one year. Come check out the artworks before they head out into the community on Wednesday, May 10 from 5:30-7:00pm. All are welcome to attend this free admission event to honor our local student artists. We hope to see you there!
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