NEWS BRIEFS
Veteran journalist Michael Murray has joined The Munising Beacon as editor. His first issue with the paper was Oct.
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Tend diligently to your life of faith
A terrific explosion occurs in a gunpowder factory, and once all the mess has been cleared up, an inquiry begins. One of the few survivors is pulled up to make a statement. “OK, Simpson,” the investigator says. “You were near the scene. What happened?”
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Women’s Center offers support to survivors of domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to those suffering from abuse — and how to serve them. The Women’s Center of Marquette and Alger counties plays a crucial role in supporting survivors of domestic violence and goes beyond the typical image of a “women’s shelter.” The Women’s Center serves all genders — whether married, separated, “ The best part about my job is helping people get their power back.
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Editor’s note: This is the second story in a four-part series that delves into the impact of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on the local economy. In 2023, more than 910,000 people visited the park, which had a $45 million impact on the surrounding area. Tourism has funded upgrades to local infrastructure and recreation facilities.
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A Wildcat comes home
In the world of college basketball, the name Tom Izzo brings an automatic word association: Michigan State Spartans. When Upper Peninsula residents hear Izzo’s name, however, a different thought comes to mind: He’s one of us.
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Sheriff offers tips to keep Halloween safe
Halloween is less than two weeks away, and soon our community’s streets will be filled with little ghosts, goblins and witches trick-or-treating. To help ensure this Halloween is safe for children, Alger County Sheriff Todd Brock offers the following safety tips: • Costumes should be short enough to prevent tripping.
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Pizza with a Purpose raises funds, awareness
The annual Pizza with a Purpose fundraiser took place on Oct. 4 and 5. The event, a partnership between Alger County Communities that Care (AC3) and Pictured Rocks Pizza, raises funds for suicide prevention activities in Alger County schools.
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