News

Himes named Master Showman

August 11, 2023

Evelynne Himes was named the Alger County Fair’s Overall Master Showman at the annual livestock show on Friday, Aug. 4. “It’s just amazing,” Himes said. “I appreciate all the help I’ve had to win this.”

August 11, 2023

Al Iho was the best of nine competitors in the first Trivia Game Show at the Alger County Fair. The Trenary native won a 50” flatscreen television and $55 in gift certificates for winning his qualifying round and the final competition.

Horse speed event winners

August 11, 2023

Speed events greatly increased for the county fair this year at the renovated horse arena. High point award winners were broken into three different divisions. Leah Moisio took the 5-13 division, Tara LeClair took the 14-18 division and Brooke Harris won the 19+ division. High point awards were given to the riders who had the most accumulated points in each age division across both days of running, according to organizers.

August 11, 2023

Cory Mallory won the photography of the year contest for the second year in a row with this stunning scene of a helicopter over the smoldering grounds of a forest fire with the sun setting in the background.

Slifka wins first Homemaker of the Year award

August 11, 2023

Lindsey Slifka won the Alger County Fair’s 2023 Homemaker of the Year award. It was her first time winning the top accolade for exhibitors.

August 4, 2023

Brice Burge The Munising Beacon is under new ownership, bringing ownership of the publication back to the Upper Peninsula. The Munising Beacon has been acquired… Login to continue reading Login…

July 28, 2023

Brice Burge World’s Largest Trapping Event in U.P. this weekend The National Trappers Convention is at the U.P. State Fairgrounds, from July 27-29. The event… Login to continue reading Login…

July 28, 2023

Brice Burge Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI-01) spoke on the House floor in opposition to an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill… Login to continue reading Login…

VSI opens new food truck

July 28, 2023

Brice Burge It’s a straightforward name bringing forward a straightforward product. The VanLandschoot & Sons, Inc. food truck has anchored at Hillside Party Store in… Login to continue reading Login…

July 28, 2023

Brice Burge The eviction of the Alger County Humane Society, the non-profit organization operating the animal shelter, continued in 93rd District Court on Monday, July… Login to continue reading Login…

News

Himes named Master Showman

Iho wins first trivia competition

Horse speed event winners

Mallory takes the Blue Ribbon photo

Slifka wins first Homemaker of the Year award

Advisor buys Munising Beacon

Briefs

Rural air funding options cut, despite Bergman vote

VSI opens new food truck

Animal shelter eviction continues