Jul 18, 2026 | Features, News
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor Webster Marble, a pioneering inventor and outdoorsman, left an indelible mark on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through his innovations and dedication to quality craftsmanship. Born in 1854 in Milwaukee, Marble later moved with his...
Jun 30, 2026 | Features, News
Editor’s note: Each month, The Munising Beacon and the Roam Community Foundation recognize a local individual whose actions help build a stronger, more connected community through the Roam for Good Award. This story originally appeared in December 2025, when...
Jun 27, 2026 | Events, Features
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor When Black Pearl takes the stage Tuesday evening at Bayshore Park, audiences can expect something increasingly rare: a band that refuses to be boxed into a single genre. The longtime Upper Peninsula group will perform as part of...
Jun 27, 2026 | Events, Features
By Briana Rupel Beacon Correspondent It seems music has been a constant in Keenan Cooper’s life. The native of Cadillac, Michigan, started piano lessons at a young age, played percussion in middle school and then went on to join the band in high school. And like many...
Jun 26, 2026 | Features, News
By Joshua Grove Beacon Correspondent Now a backdrop of summer cottages, beachcombers and idle fishing boats, the strip of land enclosing the West Bay in Grand Marais was once a lifeline for sailors fighting their way along the south shore of Lake Superior. Between...
Jun 22, 2026 | Community, Features, News
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor When Steve Blank returned from a recent vacation with his wife, Libby, he brought home a realization that helped confirm a decision years in the making. For 34 years, no matter where he went, part of his mind remained in Alger...
