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Rock on forever: Remembering the life of Goofus
By Greg “Ponzie” Pond Guest Columnist I met Goofus in Munising in 1981. Like a lot of people who crossed his path, I didn’t just meet him — I got swept up in him. He came flying into our lives the...
Summer Events: Angels & Outlaws to play in Munising
By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent Fans of classic rock and country music can look forward to an evening of familiar favorites as Angels & Outlaws returns to Munising for another performance...
Bill aims to reset age restrictions
By Grace Geshrick Beacon Correspondent A bill introduced in the state Senate would prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing or creating accounts on social media platforms. Michigan...
Special Elections: Director makes case for Altran millage
By Melissa Wentarmini Associate Editor Erich Fix has spent a decade at the Alger Transit Authority, beginning as a bus driver before moving through dispatch and operations and eventually becoming...
From the Archives: S.S. Kiowa: A story of true grit
The S.S. Kiowa was carrying a cargo of flaxseed, bound for Chicago, when it sank in Lake Superior on Nov. 30, 1929, about 4.5 miles west of Point Au Sable. (Courtesy of National Park Service) By...
Innovator and icon: Webster Marble left a legacy across the outdoors industry
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor Webster Marble, a pioneering inventor and outdoorsman, left an indelible mark on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through his innovations and dedication to quality...
Grand Marais series to feature rockabilly
Delilah DeWylde will bring her rockabilly sounds to Grand Marais on Friday, July 17. (Anthony Norkus Photography) By Briana Rupel Beacon Correspondent Nobody ever would have guessed that Delilah...
2026 Election: Primary scheduled for Aug. 4 – Voters will choose parties’ candidates for general election
By Jerilyn Jordan Beacon Correspondent Alger County Clerk and Register of Deeds Joel VandeVelde said he still gets nervous come election time. “[Voting] is a very important thing,” VandeVelde said....