Jul 7, 2026 | Events, News
By Jennifer Champagne Beacon Correspondent For Jack Bowers, music has never simply been about playing songs. It has always been about creating moments. When Bowers and Nicklas Johnson take the stage as the Jack & Nick Duo, audiences won’t find a performance built...
Jul 3, 2026 | Elections, News
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, Alger County officials are inviting residents to play a direct role in protecting one of the nation’s most fundamental institutions — the right to vote. Free election...
Jun 30, 2026 | Features, News
Editor’s note: Each month, The Munising Beacon and the Roam Community Foundation recognize a local individual whose actions help build a stronger, more connected community through the Roam for Good Award. This story originally appeared in December 2025, when...
Jun 27, 2026 | Events, Features
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor When Black Pearl takes the stage Tuesday evening at Bayshore Park, audiences can expect something increasingly rare: a band that refuses to be boxed into a single genre. The longtime Upper Peninsula group will perform as part of...
Jun 27, 2026 | Events, Features
By Briana Rupel Beacon Correspondent It seems music has been a constant in Keenan Cooper’s life. The native of Cadillac, Michigan, started piano lessons at a young age, played percussion in middle school and then went on to join the band in high school. And like many...
