Jul 23, 2026 | Elections, News
By Melissa Wentarmini Associate Editor Erich Fix has spent a decade at the Alger Transit Authority, beginning as a bus driver before moving through dispatch and operations and eventually becoming executive director. From behind the wheel and inside the Altran office,...
Jul 13, 2026 | Elections, News
By Jerilyn Jordan Beacon Correspondent Alger County Clerk and Register of Deeds Joel VandeVelde said he still gets nervous come election time. “[Voting] is a very important thing,” VandeVelde said. “Tensions get real high real fast when it comes to voting machines and...
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...
