Mar 14, 2026 | Local History, State News
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor Mike Duggan, the former three-term mayor of Detroit and an independent candidate for Michigan governor, told a small group of Munising-area residents that he is running to break what he described as a “51-49” cycle of partisan...
Mar 11, 2026 | Community, News
By Joshua Grove Beacon Correspondent Snowfall totals now exceed seasonal averages across much of the Upper Peninsula, with some areas surpassing typical full-winter totals before the end of February. Alger County is steadily outpacing last year’s total, according to...
Mar 11, 2026 | Column, Community
Photo courtesy of Rock River Township Fire Department By Chief Jim Seppanen Rock River Township Fire Department The Rock River Township Fire Department is a volunteer department serving the residents of Rock River Township and surrounding areas through mutual aid...
Mar 6, 2026 | Schools, Sports
Photo courtesy of Kris Uehlein By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent SUPERIOR CENTRAL ROUNDUP Superior Central had home-court advantage in its Division 4 boys basketball district semifinal against Munising last Wednesday. The Cougars weren’t able to capitalize, however,...
