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CherryRoad Media will launch a new website for The Munising Beacon next week! Here are a few key notes related to our website launch: • Subscribers will continue to receive an email with each new digital issue: it will have a picture of and link to the current e-edition. • The new website will have an expandable ADA accessibility toolbar located in the bottom right corner.

State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced Tuesday, Nov. 29 an opportunity for Michiganders to serve their communities through the 2023 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Michigan Circuit Court Judge Wanda Stokes preventing the release of numerous files and documents related to the investigation into former Michigan Speaker of the House and Eastern Upper Peninsula Representative Lee Chatfield. The order comes after a questionable procedure and order filing from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

The Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Holiday Light Parade on Friday, Nov. 25 in downtown Grand Marais to kick off the Christmas season. The parade will start at 4:30 p.m. and lead to the Christmas Tree lighting at 5. Small business Saturday events will also happen from 3-7 p.m. at local businesses.

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is alerting Michiganders to protect themselves from scams related to the Biden Administration’s new Student Loan Debt Relief Program. Although the courts have currently blocked the program, scammers have been attempting to take advantage of this uncertainty to steal money or personal information from Michigan’s student loan borrowers.