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Rotary 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.
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Munising Memorial Hospital Receives $2 Million for Major Upgrades

On Friday, August 2, State Representative Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) presented Munising Memorial Hospital with a check for $2 million dollars. This money was allocated in the state budget passed in June for the 2025 fiscal year. It will allow the hospital to do in a year what would have taken a decade through regular funding. The community hospital is an independent, non-profit, rural health care facility which provides Alger County with inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. Munising Memorial will use the funds for renovations and upgrades, including purchasing new lab and imaging equipment. Jim Parker, hospital CEO, praises the amazing team, from the board to employees, for their commitment to providing care. He encourages community members who haven’t been to the hospital recently to stop by to take a look around at the great things that are happening.
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Briefs

Finn Fun Day #14: Celebrate Finnish Culture on August 24th Join us for Finn Fun Day #14 on Saturday, August 24th, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Negaunee Township Hall, 42 State Hwy M35. Sponsored by the Finlandia Foundation National Lake Superior Chapter, this event features Finnish entertainment, a marketplace, 50/50 drawings, and coffee with “pulla.” Performers include Tanja Stanaway and Howard Aalto. Admission is free with ample parking. For more information, call 906-226-7085 or 906-485-1971.
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Miners 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.
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Correction

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.
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Michigan 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.”
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Munising Downtown Development Authority Expands Cultural Landscape with New Art Installations

The Munising Downtown Development Authority (DDA) continues to enrich the city’s cultural and historical landscape with its latest art installation, “From Horses to Hubcaps,” part of an ongoing series of public art projects that have transformed Munising over the past decade. Since initiating these art installations 10 years ago, the DDA has consistently sought to highlight the city’s history and enhance its aesthetic appeal. According to Kathy Reynolds, Executive Director of the DDA, the project began with a desire to visually reflect Munising’s rich heritage.
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This Week In History

Sourced from the Digital Archive at the Munising Public Library~ consider checking out this wonderful resource for your own research and/or entertainment! 136 years ago - The Alger County Republican - August 4, 1888. Irishmen Against Free Trade I notice that there are a great many people in this country whose ancestors lived in the Green Isle; and indeed I think there are very many here who have not long absented themselves from that land so lovely to look up, but so cursed by British domination.
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Don’t worry, it’ll be back next year: Alger County Fair celebrated another run this weekend.

One of the many villages dotting Alger County, Chatham is a “blink and you’ll miss it” type stop for truckers and weary travelers ambling along the M-94 highway in search of a quick refuel. On Friday, traffic flowed into Chatham at a much higher rate, as the village fairgrounds hosted its annual Alger County Fair.
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