Jun 20, 2026 | Events, News
Munising natives Mike Dausey, left, and Jeff Dausey have built Sage Creek Winery into a thriving business based in Memphis, Michigan. Sage Creek is partnering with Munising’s Life on the Rocks this Saturday for a bourbon and wine tasting event. By Jennifer Champagne...
Jun 19, 2026 | Features, News
Courtesy of the Marquette Maritime Museum Lightkeeper’s descendents to visit Stannard Rock By Joshua Grove Beacon Correspondent Misty Buterbaugh, granddaughter of veteran lightkeeper Louis I. Wilks, will visit Stannard Rock Lighthouse this summer to tour the remote...
May 20, 2026 | Community, Culture & Arts, News
By Melissa Wentarmini Associate Editor Libby Lewandowski was 22 when she launched The Dream Bean out of a vintage Volkswagen bus, hauling coffee to music festivals and teaching yoga in the mornings before working the bus all day. Ten years later, she’s bringing some...
May 12, 2026 | Community, Events, News, Outdoors
The Munising Trout & Salmon Classic returns on May 16 and 17. The event raises funds for the Munising Fire Department. Photo courtesy of Munising Trout & Salmon Classic By Nicole Gearhart Beacon Correspondent One of the region’s most anticipated fishing...
May 6, 2026 | Breaking News, News
Voters in Alger County approved two school-related ballot proposals in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results. In Burt Township, the Burt Township School District No. 2 operating millage renewal proposal passed with strong support, receiving 154 “yes”...
May 5, 2026 | Column, Community, News, Schools
Courtesy of Keena Jones Madison Jones visited Mather Elementary recently to bring some comfort to students and staff. In high-stress environments ranging from fire departments to schools in crisis, two Upper Peninsula golden retrievers are learning — and in one case...