Salutatory from The Beacon’s owner

Aug 27, 2025 | Editorial

On April 4, 1891, the first issue of The Alger County Democrat (Vol. 1, No. 1) included a piece from the publishers under the heading “Salutatory.” This is the article in its entirety: “In starting a paper it is customary to write a salutatory, prospectus or something...

County meets a need with golf event

Aug 27, 2025 | Community

By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent 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. The goal is to raise...

Trail 422 gets green light: Snowmobiles and cars to share H-58

Aug 27, 2025 | Community

By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor A contentious chapter in Alger County’s snowmobiling history has reached a turning point. After more than a decade of stalled negotiations, expired agreements and frustrated stakeholders, Trail 422 has officially reopened under a...