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  • Joined: February 26, 2024
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The Munising Beacon is looking for local children to share with us their letters to Santa. Sending a copy of letters from the area’s good boys and girls has been a long-standing tradition in the U.P., but was lost after the closing of The Munising News. Email your letter to munisingbeacon@ gmail.com or fill out the form found inside this edition.

McBroom, U.P. reps support Line 5 ruling

Upper Peninsula legislators, including local State Senator Ed McBroom, vocalized their support of the Michigan Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) $500 million plan to encase a four-mile section of the pipeline within a protective tunnel. The approval was decided on a 2-0 vote, with Commissioner Alessandra Carreon abstaining due to her recent appointment to the commission four months ago.

Rock River Library notes

Make sure to keep track of what’s happening at your local library this season! There are amazing new books to read and events to attend. Story Time - Saturday, Dec.

Marketplace project back on track

The Alger County Commission has approved a resolution that will continue the Munising Marketplace and Fire Hall projects. The decision allows project developers Renovare Development to continue to file for state funding and get work started soon on the renovation of the Fire Hall and breaking ground for the Marketplace.

Carl Richard Saari

Carl Richard Saari, age 86, of Trenary, MI, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for access Sign Up Now Close

Phyllis Cooper

Phyllis Cooper, age 82, of Munising and formerly of Delmar, CA, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Medilodge of Munising surrounded by her son and daughter in California via technology and her daughter and grandson at her side. She was born on October 2, 1941 in Long Beach, California, the daughter of James and Allena (Brandon) Bock.

Cougars lead the CUP

Superior Central continues its dominance of the newly formed Central Upper Peninsula conference, as the Cougars won the CUP volleyball title. Led by conference player of the year in Alice Hancock and coach of the year Kris Bray, the Cougars won all of their CUP matches this year over Big Bay de Noc, Mid Pen and Hannahville.

Shawna DesJardins

Shawna Grace DesJardins (nee Eckloff), age 58, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, at her home in Munising surrounded by her family and with her beloved wolf hounds, Shadow and Murphy, at her feet. She fought bravely but lost her second battle with metastatic breast cancer.