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Shannon DeFrancesco Appointed as New Principal of William G. Mather Elementary School
In a special board meeting held July 30, 2024 the Munising Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve the selection of Shannon DeFrancesco as the new Principal of William G. Mather Elementary School and Director of State and Federal Programs for the district.
Read MoreShannon DeFrancesco Appointed as New Principal of William G. Mather Elementary SchoolAlger County Primary Election Results: Voter Turnout and Proposal Outcomes
The August 6, 2024, primary election saw a voter turnout of 34.18%, with 2,633 out of 7,704 registered voters casting their ballots across the City of Munising and Alger County’s townships. The results not only determined party nominations for various offices but also featured a series of local proposals that voters weighed in on.
Read MoreAlger County Primary Election Results: Voter Turnout and Proposal OutcomesMunising School Public Library News
The Public Library will be CLOSED for deep cleaning TODAY and TOMORROW, August 16 and 17. In order for us to do a thorough job, we will need to move things around quite a bit, and must therefore close to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please note, we will adjust the due dates so that no books will be due those days. If you have any questions, please call the library.
Read MoreMunising School Public Library NewsUnity in Diversity: Embracing Our Differences in Faith
I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said “Stop! Don’t do it!” “Why shouldn’t I?” he said. I said, “Well, there’s so much to live for!” “Like what?” “Well...are you religious or atheist?” “Religious.” “Me too! Are you Christian or Jewish?” “Christian.” “Me too! Are you Catholic or Protestant?” “Protestant.” “Me too! Are you Episcopalian or Baptist?” “Baptist.” “Wow! Me too! Are you Baptist Church of God or Baptist Church of the Lord?” “Baptist Church of God.” “Me too! Are you Original Baptist Church of God, or are you Reformed Baptist Church of God?” “Reformed Baptist Church of God.” “Me too! Are you Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1879, or Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915?” “Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915!” To which I said, “Die, heretic scum!” and pushed him off.
Read MoreUnity in Diversity: Embracing Our Differences in FaithHistoric Au Sable Light Station to Mark 150 Years of Service
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Au Sable Light Station will celebrate its 150th anniversary of continuous operation. This milestone commemorates a century and a half of guiding mariners through one of the Great Lakes’ most challenging waters.
Read MoreHistoric Au Sable Light Station to Mark 150 Years of ServiceRotary Club of Munising Donates $10,396 to Munising Public School’s Natural Resources Class
During its annual Sunset Cruise Fundraiser held on July 29th, the Rotary Club of Munising proudly announced a donation of $5,198 to the Munising Public School’s Natural Resources class. The Rotary District 6220 (Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula) has generously matched this amount, bringing the total funds raised to $10,396.
Read MoreRotary Club of Munising Donates $10,396 to Munising Public School’s Natural Resources ClassMiners River Bridge at Pictured Rocks to Undergo Replacement, Closure Announced
A significant infrastructure project is set to begin at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore as the Miners River Bridge is scheduled for a complete replacement due to structural issues. The National Park Service announced that starting August 15, 2024, the bridge will experience phased closures, leading to a full closure from September 2, 2024, until Memorial Day on May 26, 2025.
Read MoreMiners River Bridge at Pictured Rocks to Undergo Replacement, Closure AnnouncedCorrection
In last week’s Munising Beacon, we regretfully misspelled “VanLandschoot” on page 3 in the article about their fish market’s shipping service. We appreciate Jerry for bringing this to our attention and apologize for the error.
Read MoreCorrectionMichigan residents can now transfer a vehicle title online at Michigan.gov/SOS.
“Since taking office, one of my highest priorities has been to provide convenient options for Michigan residents to complete their transactions without needing to come into a branch office,” Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said. “I’m proud that we’ve reached another milestone toward that goal with a new, faster online option to transfer vehicle titles. We will never stop working to provide excellent customer service to every Michigan resident.”
Read MoreMichigan residents can now transfer a vehicle title online at Michigan.gov/SOS.