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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...
Coach Terry Sayen honored with field dedication
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor The roar of the crowd at Mustang Stadium last week wasn’t just for Thursday night football. It was for coach Terry Sayen, whose name now permanently marks Terry...
Convicted felon arrested with firearms in Alger County
Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) have arrested a 27-year-old man from Alger County for possession of firearms.
Grand Marais gears up for second annual Wine Tasting and Art Auction
Grand Marais is preparing to uncork an evening of flavor and creativity on Saturday, Sept. 13, when the Wine Tasting and Art Auction on the Bay returns for its second year.
Alger County Prosecutor Robert Steinhoff to run for 11th Circuit judge
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor Alger County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Steinhoff announced he will run for judge in Michigan’s 11th Circuit, a four-county trial court covering Alger, Luce,...
Salutatory from The Beacon’s owner
Taking the reins of a newspaper in 2025 might seem like a bold move — but so was doing it in 1891.
County meets a need with golf event
More than 150 golfers will take their swing at the sixth annual Alger County Veterans Golf Scramble at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Pictured Rocks Golf Course to raise funds for local veterans.
Trail 422 gets green light: Snowmobiles and cars to share H-58
After more than a decade of stalled negotiations, expired agreements and frustrated stakeholders, Trail 422 has officially reopened under a five-year permit allowing snowmobiles to share a 0.8-mile section of H-58 near Miners Castle.
Engine failure forces Canadian pilot to land on M-28
A Canadian pilot en route to the Marquette Air Show made an emergency landing on the Seney Stretch portion of M-28 on July 31 after experiencing engine failure mid-flight.