Au Train floods
Au Train is starting to dry up after major flooding near the river delta. As of Thursday deadlines, the water had dropped 2.25 inches and was lowering at three-quarters inch per hour.
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2022 Year in Review
The Munising Beacon continues the tradition of recapping the major stories of the year for public review. Since this is our first year of operation, the stories only go back til May, but still provides a public with a selection of stories impacting the area. Look for the conclusion of the 2022 Year in Review in the next two editions of the The Munising Beacon.
Read More2022 Year in ReviewLMAS issues health advisories after Au Train flooding
The LMAS District Health Department issues the following information for homeowners aected by the current flooding in Au Train Township. Below, LMAS Environmental Health Director Elizabeth Suggitt shares tips for managing drinking water wells, septic systems, clean-up of flooded basements and food safety.
Read MoreLMAS issues health advisories after Au Train floodingMichigan DNR offers advice for cleaning up damaged trees
High winds and heavy snowfall from winter storms over the last week have left some Michigan homeowners with injured trees or broken branches. Safety is a big concern when dealing with storm cleanup, especially in freezing cold temperatures.
Read MoreMichigan DNR offers advice for cleaning up damaged treesU.P. unemployment rate rises in November
Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 13 of Michigan’s 17 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
Read MoreU.P. unemployment rate rises in NovemberMunising School Public Library notes
Today is the last day of the library’s holiday used book sale. The library is open from 10:00-5:00 today if you would like one more chance to peruse our selection of books. Start the new year off with a great book.
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Viral video filmed in Munising blizzard
A former Munising resident is going viral on social media after a post she made with her family during the Christmas blizzard. Sarah Wills braved the Christmas blizzard to perform a parody of the Weather Channel’s extreme weather coverage, right here in Downtown Munising.
Read MoreViral video filmed in Munising blizzardCongress re-authorizes $3.2 billion for new Soo Lock
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District New Lock at the Soo Project in Sault Ste.
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The Chatham Ski Hill will be opening later than expected due to a case of COVID with hill personnel. The illness was tracked to the Rock River Township meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20, so those in attendance are asked to monitor for potential contraction of COVID. The new opening date is set for Saturday, Dec. 31.
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