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Brice Burge Fourth of July activities this weekend A number of celebrations for Independence Day will take place through Tuesday, July 4. Things start in… Login to continue reading Login…
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Germfask's Danish troll
Carol Stiffler Newberry News An international event is about to take place in Germfask. Levi and Durea Brady, who purchased Northland Outfitters on the Fox… Login to continue reading Login…
Beacon will not go to print July 7
Brice Burge The Munising Beacon has not reached enough subscribers to start an in-print newspaper at this time. “With rising costs and limited options of… Login to continue reading Login…
Animal Shelter eviction continues
The fight over the Alger County Animal Shelter was back in the 93rd District Court on Wednesday, June 21, but any immediate action will have to wait until another government acts. The Alger County government and the Humane Society of Alger County are still fighting over the eviction notice that would remove the shelter from the county-owned building in Munising.
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Fur and Feather Swap Saturday There is an opportunity to swap out fur, feathers and other goods at the Holmquist Feed Mill in Trenary on Saturday, June 24. The meet is free to attend and will feature local trappers, along with cottage food makers. The event runs from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Trenary.
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Nettleton appointed to county commission
D. Mike Nettleton was approved as the newest member of the Alger County Commission at its Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, June 20.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed felony charges against eight individuals, consisting of former and current employees of Alger Correctional Facility (ACF). These charges are in relation to the 2019 in-custody death of Jonathan Lancaster, who was incarcerated at ACF. Among those facing charges are four registered nurses who provided care to Lancaster during his final days, two corrections officers who were present at the time of his death, as well as the former Acting Warden Scott Sprader and Assistant Deputy Warden Benny Mercier.
Read MoreEight charged in ACF deathBlood reserves still low in Upper Peninsula
The U.P. Regional Blood Center is experiencing a critical need for all blood types. The UP Regional Blood Center has collection sites in Marquette, Hancock and Escanaba and is the primary supplier of blood products to 13 Upper Peninsula hospitals.
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Munising School Public Library notes
The library has everything you need to get your work done in a peaceful atmosphere with lightning fast internet. Grab your laptop and come in to use our Wi-Fi and you can have printer capability with a few short clicks! Use our brand new desktop computers and have access to MS Office and more. We also have scan to email, fax services, and copiers. The library is the perfect place to work, and now we have air conditioning! What better way to be productive and beat the heat at the same time during the dog days of summer. We even have convenient outdoor seating with a gorgeous view.
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Eastern U.P. man arrested for terrorist threats
Seann Pietela, a 19-year-old resident of Pickford, Mich., has been charged in a criminal complaint for transmitting a communication that contained a threat to cause harm to another individual. According to the details outlined in the complaint, Pietela engaged in communication on Instagram with various individuals, where he allegedly expressed a neo-Nazi ideology, demonstrated antisemitism, glorified past mass shooters, and expressed a desire and intent to emulate their actions or carry out mass casualty events.
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