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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.

The Munising Township Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 4.

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.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be accepting applications for the 2024 and 2025 commercial operating seasons beginning December 7th, 2023 until January 31st, 2024. The park will be accepting online permit applications for the following use types:

Small Town Christmas Saturday The third annual Small Town Christmas will be in Chatham this Saturday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.. Crafters and vendors will be available throughout the event, along with a parade at 3 p.m. and additional events available afterwards.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, urges caution around Great Lakes harbor piers and breakwaters, particularly during high wind and wave events.