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Munising School Public Library notes

April 7, 2023

You and your little one(s) won’t want to miss out on TaleSpinner Storytime’s Ranger Read Along this coming Monday, April 10th at 10:30am. Join a park ranger to hear a story about how animals sleep, play themed games, and make a night scene craft to take home! Welcome to families with children ages 7 and under.

The business of spam

April 7, 2023

There was no doubt that the community wanted to see the Munising Mustangs win the state championship. But how could fans watch? Well, according to 100,000 spambots on Facebook, it was as simple as clicking a link.

April 7, 2023

ppd from 4/6 to 5/5 Card Leagues Munising Smear League 1. Jim Seaberg 1,927 2.

April 7, 2023

Businesses closed for holiday Courts are closed in observance of Good Friday, the first business day before Easter. Multiple restaurants and offices will have changed hours for the holiday, most notably Altran not offering rides on Sunday. Check with the individual businesses before travelling long distances.

Nebel is Mr. U.P. Basketball

April 7, 2023

The celebrations continue for Munising Mustang basketball, as Kane Nebel has been named the 2023 Mr. U.P. Basketball by the Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association, naming him the best basketball player on the court for the entire region. He is the first Mr. U.P. Basketball winner from Munising.

Lindquist wins prestigious prosecutorial staff award

April 7, 2023

Kathleen Lindquist has won the Frances A. Smith Prosecutor Staff Achievement Award from the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (PAAM).

Lindbeck named to County Road Association of Michigan board

April 7, 2023

Alger County Road Commission Engineer Bob Lindbeck has been named to the County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan Board of Directors. The CRA is a group that works with local road commissions across the state for resources and advocacy and includes all 83 counties in the state.

Bergman shows support for H.R. 1

April 7, 2023

During a House of Representatives session on March 28, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-1) voiced his unwavering endorsement for H.R. 1, also known as the Lower Energy Costs Act. Specifically, he expressed his support for the provision that would preserve the established prohibition on drilling in the Great Lakes.

Munising Mustangs 2022-23 MHSAA Division 4 State Champs

March 31, 2023

In what has been nicknamed ‘The Shot’, Munising senior Cully Trzeciak put the Munising Mustangs back on top in the fourth quarter of the MHSAA Division 4 state championship game. “As soon as I released it, it felt like it was going in,” he said.

March 31, 2023

Lenten services held before Easter Additional services are being held at numerous Alger County churches heading into the Christian holy week before Easter. Sunday, April 2 will be Palm Sunday with other various days and practices recognized by different denominations of the Christian faith. Double check with the church for additional information about extra services. The Munising Beacon will publish on Good Friday, April 7, as scheduled.