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...
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 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,...
Jan 28, 2026 | Column, Community, Top Story
If Stormy Kromer ever needs a canine model, Harvey Washington Reynolds is ready for his close-up. Management inquiries welcome. (yes, he has an agent). Some dogs fetch balls. Some dogs fetch sticks. And then there are dogs like Harvey Washington Reynolds, who fetch...
Jan 20, 2026 | Column, Community
By Chief Ryan Anderson Munising Fire Department The Munising Fire Department is a volunteer fire department and exists for one reason: to protect life and property within the City of Munising. That work shows up most visibly when there is smoke in the air or lights in...
Jan 20, 2026 | Around the UP, Column, Culture & Arts, Local History, Outdoors
By Chris Chabot Guest Columnist July 1994, Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: It was midnight, and I was in the pilothouse of the Anglian Lady. We were making our way through the Soo Locks, this tight nautical passage being the lone entry into the vast...
