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...
Apr 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News
By Staff Two men from Michigan and Pennsylvania have been arrested following a multi-agency undercover operation targeting online child predators in Alger County. According to law enforcement officials, the operation was conducted March 13, 2026, by personnel from the...
Apr 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News
By Staff A 3-year-old child has died following a structure fire Thursday evening in the city of Munising, according to Alger County Public Information Officer Robert Steinhoff. In a media release issued by Steinhoff in his role as Alger County Public Information...
Apr 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News
APRIL 23, 2026, MUNISING-At 5:44PM, Alger County Dispatch received a 911 call for a structure fire in the City of Munising on the 600 block of West Superior Street. Munising City Fire Department, Munising Township, AuTrain Township, and Rock River Township Fire...
Apr 6, 2026 | News, Schools, Sports
Courtesy of the Superior Icebreakers Jersey Lassila, with puck, and the Superior Icebreakers have tryouts scheduled for April 12 in Escanaba. By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent Tryouts for the Superior Icebreakers girls hockey program are set for April 12 in...
