Melissa Wentarmini is an award-winning writer and associate editor of The Munising Beacon, where she has worked since May 2024. Her work has been recognized by the Michigan Press Association, earning first place in feature story writing for “Rediscovering True North” and second place in sports feature writing for “Tracks Through the Wilderness.”
Wentarmini specializes in crafting engaging, research-driven articles and tailoring content for diverse audiences. Her work spans community journalism, feature writing, business websites and social media, with an emphasis on accuracy, clarity and compelling storytelling. She also contributes to Marquette Monthly, UPWord Michigan and Silent Sports Magazine.
