News

Food safety in mushroom farming

January 6, 2023

New years mean new hobbies, but one hobby could be dangerous if done improperly. According to the Alger Conservation District, amateur mushroom growers could create problems as different strains of mold and bacteria could infiltrate the desired crops.

Stabenow to not run for reelection in 2024

January 6, 2023

Senator Debbie Stabenow will not seek re-election and will leave the U.S. Senate at the end of her term on January 3, 2025, turning Michigan into a battleground state for partisan control of that chamber of Congress.

Local house wins UPPCO contest

January 6, 2023

The annual holiday lighting decoration competitions have wrapped up in the Upper Peninsula, with a local home winning the UPPCO Holiday Lighting Contest and numerous more local locations receiving votes. Ultimately the Ackermans on Gates Road won the U.P.-wide competition by over 200 votes. The bright display took 932 votes, defeating a Calumet home receiving 712 votes.

January 6, 2023

This month at the library, story time will be the first Saturday only. We will begin with 20 minutes of free play, followed by a story, singing and moving and end with more free play and open-ended crafts. Geared toward preschool, but siblings are welcome. Caregivers must attend as well.

January 6, 2023

Talespinner’s Story Time for preschool children and their caregivers will start up again on Monday, January 9 at 10:30 with special guest Jan Malone and a snowmen theme. Please bring your kids down to enjoy stories, songs, and simple crafts.

Au Train floods

December 30, 2022

Au Train is starting to dry up after major flooding near the river delta. As of Thursday deadlines, the water had dropped 2.25 inches and was lowering at three-quarters inch per hour.

2022 Year in Review

December 30, 2022

The Munising Beacon continues the tradition of recapping the major stories of the year for public review. Since this is our first year of operation, the stories only go back til May, but still provides a public with a selection of stories impacting the area. Look for the conclusion of the 2022 Year in Review in the next two editions of the The Munising Beacon.

December 30, 2022

The LMAS District Health Department issues the following information for homeowners aected by the current flooding in Au Train Township. Below, LMAS Environmental Health Director Elizabeth Suggitt shares tips for managing drinking water wells, septic systems, clean-up of flooded basements and food safety.

December 30, 2022

High winds and heavy snowfall from winter storms over the last week have left some Michigan homeowners with injured trees or broken branches. Safety is a big concern when dealing with storm cleanup, especially in freezing cold temperatures.

December 30, 2022

Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 13 of Michigan’s 17 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.

News

Food safety in mushroom farming

Stabenow to not run for reelection in 2024

Local house wins UPPCO contest

Rock River Township Library notes

Munising Public Library notes

Au Train floods

2022 Year in Review

LMAS issues health advisories after Au Train flooding

Michigan DNR offers advice for cleaning up damaged trees

U.P. unemployment rate rises in November