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Bobcats win Northern Lights League tournament
By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent Perfection is pretty tough to accomplish through an entire high school soccer season. Munising Baptist was able to achieve that very feat, however, when they won...
New facility redefines U.P. manufacturing
By Melissa Wentarmini Associate Editor In a Facebook video released this month, Timber Products pulled back the curtain on its latest investment in Alger County: a state-of-the-art hardwood...
THE TRAILHEAD: Leading a hike with Pure Michigan
By Rhonda Lassila Beacon Columnist It’s officially fall — although if you’ve spent any time outdoors lately, you might think it’s the middle of summer … minus the brilliant colors of autumn, of...
Grand Marais craft show set for this Saturday
Melissa Wentarmini Associate Editor Every fall, the harbor town of Grand Marais bursts with color — not just from the changing leaves, but from the creativity and community spirit that fills the...
Local partnership buys Subway
By Joshua Grove Beacon Correspondent Alger Subs LLC, a partnership made up of Dennis Van Landschoot of Van Landschoot & Sons, Melinda Savola of Pictured Rocks Real Estate and Bromley Hall of...
Pizza with a Purpose returns: Fundraiser supports local youth programs
By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent Pizza with a Purpose returns for its ninth year this week, uniting the community through a two-day fundraiser to support mental health and suicide prevention...
MBS soccer victorious again
By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent Playing in its final regular season game, the Munising Baptist soccer team had a chance to finish with an unblemished record. The Bobcats delivered just that on...
Thomas Lynch, author of the novel ‘No Prisoners,’ to appear at Marquette and Munising libraries
Thomas Lynch, author of the novel ‘No Prisoners,’ to appear at Marquette and Munising libraries Author Thomas Lynch will read from his first novel, “No Prisoners” (Godine), in the Community Room at...
Prioritizing wellness: Back-to-school tips for parents and students
Proper nutrition helps all aspects of life — from sports performance to school performance, sleep quality, mood and energy level, and more.
Breaking News (Update): Judge Nebel sets bond for Wetmore man in felony firearms case
Colin Stewart Murdock, 27, of Wetmore was arraigned Friday in Alger County District Court on two felony charges following his Wednesday, Sept. 3 arrest by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement...