Five decades on foot
The hum of anticipation will drift through Munising’s Bayshore Park this Sunday as runners tighten their laces, volunteers raise the archway and Lake Superior shimmers behind them.
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Pat Cornish introduces new Beacon column
In a world that often feels heavy, it’s easy to forget how much good still surrounds us — especially in a place like our community. This column, Random Acts of Kindness, will be a regular reminder of the small but powerful ways people in our community step up for one another.
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Bohnak faces wide range of topics during Q&A
State Rep. Karl Bohnak, a Republican from Deerton representing Michigan’s 109th House District, met with Alger County residents last Friday at the Munising School Public Library during a packed question-and-answer session that lasted well over an hour.
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Tourism numbers increased with snow
Benefits to local businesses seen as uneven
Read MoreTourism numbers increased with snowWhat is plant-based eating, and is it for me?
What is a plant-based eating plan? A plant-based eating plan focuses on eating food made primarily from plants and unprocessed foods, while minimizing or eliminating foods from animal products and those that are highly processed.
Read MoreWhat is plant-based eating, and is it for me?Improve your habits to improve your life
Maybe you’re a chronic snooze-button hitter. Perhaps you like to have a couple too many drinks every night. Or it could be that you binge social media content until your eyes burn.
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How to make the most of the season
Does anyone else feel like summer comes and goes way too fast? I’ve always said that once the Fourth of July hits, it feels like the rest of summer speeds by. So don’t let it slip away — grab your bike, paddleboard, kayak or whatever summer gear you love, and soak up that vitamin D. (Just don’t forget the sunscreen!)
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From Ireland to the island: Murray Bay history
The earth has tilted in favor of summer sun and heat for the Upper Peninsula, and a great many folks are headed to Murray Bay in Lake Superior.
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Munising’s biggest day
For more than 40 years, Joe Paquette and Sonny Putvin were the driving force behind Munising’s beloved Fourth of July celebration — a community tradition rooted in volunteerism, patriotism and small-town heart.
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