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On a desolate two-track road, a man approaches on a snowmobile. Watching the road ahead, he notices a line of tracks in the snow that lead from a dense stand of trees along a creek.

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At an Oath of Enlistment Ceremony, Ervin Ludy and Robert Johns took the next step in their journey with the Michigan Army National Guard. Both young men are from the Munising area and gathered at the Detroit Military Entrance Processing Station to formally begin their careers, having initially enlisted on March 5, 2024 and November 21, 2023, respectively.

MUNISING, MI - Alger County, renowned for its winter wonderland and a hub for snow-related tourism, is grappling with an unexpected adversary this year — an unseasonable lack of snowfall, causing a significant decline in local business, especially those reliant on winter activities. The Beacon recently caught up with Marshal and Callie Bakker from Charlevoix, Michigan, who had planned a snowmobiling adventure across the Upper Peninsula.

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UPPER PENINSULA, MI - The U.P. Food Exchange, in partnership with Upper Peninsula Food as Medicine Team and Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress, is excited to announce a grant opportunity to support the purchase of high tunnels, or hoop houses, for area farmers.

Munising Baseball/Softball program, formerly with Alger Parks and Recreation, is in the process of transitioning from Little League to 4-H. The former board members are eagerly embracing this transition and are steadfast in their dedication to assisting everyone through the process. For over a century, 4-H has stood as a cornerstone of youth development nationwide, endorsed by the USDA for its commitment to promoting healthy living. The 4-H, healthy living mission is dedicated to empowering youth and families with access to opportunities that foster optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being. Registration for Munising’s baseball, softball, and T-ball teams is now open for players aged 5 to 14 as of January 1, 2024. All skill levels are encouraged to participate, and registration will be available from March 1 to March 31, 2024. No enrollments will be accepted after the March 31 deadline. The season, spanning six weeks, will commence in May and conclude in June, with specific days and times to be determined. The registration costs vary by category: T-ball players are priced at $20, Minors, Majors, and Girls Softball at $35, and Juniors at $40. Notably, this year introduces a family cap of $55, meaning families will only need to pay fees for the first two players from the same household. Families registering more than two players will only be required to pay the two highest registration fees, with additional players being free of charge.