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EVENTS CALENDAR
Spring is charging ahead in Alger County, with a packed lineup of fitness classes, Earth Fest activities, cribbage tournaments, sip ’n shops and live music filling the days ahead.
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Lassila earns academic honor
Savannah Lassila, a senior at Munising High School and future United States Space Force enlistee, has been named one of the 2025 Excellence in Education Scholars — an honor reserved for the top 5 percent of graduating seniors across Marquette and Alger counties.
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From poetry slams to solar panels, Euchre games to Easter egg hunts, Alger County is buzzing with activity this spring. This week’s calendar includes something for every pace and interest — early morning fitness classes, laid-back knitting groups, civic meetings and family-friendly fun.
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Wetmore Community Club: Quiet service for 77 years
When you walk into a Wetmore Community Club meeting, you’ll likely be greeted with snacks on the table, warm laughs and a group of people who know how to get things done — quietly, but with heart.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
From early morning workouts to Friday night fish fries, Alger County is packed with ways to stay active, engaged and connected this spring. Deep Blue Fitness classes continue throughout the week, along with yoga, Tai Chi for Arthritis and family-friendly playgroups. Craving some competition? Drop in for Euchre League or Casual Cribbage Night, or unwind with live music at the Moose Lodge and Falling Rock Café.
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Honoring Alger paramedic Raenelle Ealy
In the world of emergency response, showing up is everything. And for Raenelle Ealy, showing up isn’t just part of the job — it’s who she is.
Read MoreHonoring Alger paramedic Raenelle EalyIntroducing Roam for Good
In partnership with the Roam Community Foundation, The Munising Beacon is proud to launch a new monthly column dedicated to celebrating the quiet force behind so much of what makes Alger County special: its community advocates.
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