Tasting Notes: Navigating high prices at the grocery store

Apr 22, 2026 | Column

By Billy Jack Gramm Beacon Columnist Since the pandemic, we have seen price increases in almost everything. The one department that is the most difficult to navigate is food. I think in the hearts of all, shopping locally is our goal, but sometimes prices simply make...

The Foster File: A new era in Detroit: Tigers invest to win

Apr 7, 2026 | Column, Sports

By Terry Foster Beacon Columnist Detroit Tiger fans are bouncing off the walls and dancing in the streets because owner Chris Ilitch finally showed that he is serious about winning. He finally made the Tigers a top 10 payroll, which is essential to competing for a...

Denim Day: Raising awareness of sexual assault

Apr 3, 2026 | Column, Community, Health

By Jaymie Depew The Women’s Center The Women’s Center will once again host events across Marquette and Alger counties in April, including our Denim Day walk, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We currently have three “Coffee with an Advocate” events...

Random Acts of Kindness: The real win in the bleachers

Mar 25, 2026 | Column, Community

By Pat Cornish Beacon Columnist Kay shared with me a moment that truly touched her heart — a beautiful reminder that sometimes the smallest hands hold the biggest hearts and teach us the greatest lessons in kindness. It was just an ordinary evening at a volleyball...

From the Chief’s Desk: Rock River Fire Department: First line of response

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...

From the Pulpit: Loved before the beginning: Assurance in God’s grace

Mar 4, 2026 | Column, Community

By Vicar Elaine Robbins Eden Lutheran Church Ephesians 1:4 reads, “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.” Sometimes it is hard to feel lovable. We can feel that we are not enough: not good enough,...