Fairgrounds awarded grant to upgrade horse arena
The Alger County Fair received a grant to help renovate the horse arena on the western side of the fairgrounds. The grant will help pay for $24,388 worth of resetting the arena’s surface.
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St. Ignace native Pat Rickley (left) was presented with a tribute by Michigan House of Representatives
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Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market successfully opens
The Munising Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market opened up on Monday, May 22, with a number of locals and tourists sampling the fare. “We’re excited to offer locals things that are grown and produced locally, and providing an opportunity for locals to present their offerings as well,” Market Director Hilary Ludecke said.
Popular boat launch closed for repairs
Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is announcing the company’s boat launch facility at Dam No. 4 on the Boney Falls reservoir will be temporarily closed to the public on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. The closure is required to support planned maintenance and facility improvements that are being completed by UPPCO this summer. Access to the campground that is located near Dam No. 4 will remain open but will be delayed at times.
St. John’s invites public for events
We invite you to join us in worship and fellowship at 10 a.m. every Sunday. All are welcome! Come as you are. Handicap parking is available off the alley behind the church located at 128 W. Onota Street, Munising.
In bloom
Trilliums, the area’s most prominent spring flower, are popping up in droves across Alger County. Named after its three-petal, three-leaf structure, there are over 40 types of trilliums known worldwide.
Munising Memorial Hospital purchases new equipment for physical therapy patients
Munising Memorial Hospital’s Physical Therapy Department has received a brand new NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer Bike. Not only is the bike used in a majority of patients’ therapy treatment plans, but the life span of this quality piece of equipment makes it very cost effective too.
Briefs
Starting tonight, three Alger County high schools will have their graduation ceremonies this weekend. Superior Central starts tonight at 7 p.m. at the school gymnasium and Munising will be Saturday at noon at Mustang Stadium. Munising Baptist will be Sunday, May 28 at 3 p.m. at the church. Burt Township does not have a 2023 graduating class.
Chatham Manor wins awards
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Subscription drive fails
There are not enough subscribers for The Munising Beacon to go to print on June 2. The subscription drive over the last month has only gathered half of the necessary subscriptions needed to offset the high costs and logistical challenges of bringing a newspaper back to the area.