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...
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 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 25, 2026 | News, Sports
By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent Recent Munising graduate Hayden Bayer was a definite standout for the Mustang volleyball team in her career. The talented outside hitter fortunately gets to continue making plays on the court at the next level, as she is set to join...
Jun 23, 2026 | Column, News
By Rod DesJardins Beacon Columnist The loons woke me up this morning. I hadn’t heard that sound since last September when we packed up the campers and moved back to town. Their song had me up before the sun, and it called me to the lake. I put the coffee on and got...
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...
