News
Spring sports have sprung
While the winter sports season has gone as long as it could have possibly gone in 2023, the spring sports are starting to bloom in Alger County. The Superior Central softball team participated in the Superior Dome tournament in Marquette on March 24-26.
Read MoreSpring sports have sprungFrom Munising to East Lansing
Editor’s Note: This is the Munising Mustangs boys basketball season preview, originally running in the Dec. 2, 2022 edition of The Munising Beacon.
Read MoreFrom Munising to East LansingBriefs
Lenten services held before Easter Additional services are being held at numerous Alger County churches heading into the Christian holy week before Easter. Sunday, April 2 will be Palm Sunday with other various days and practices recognized by different denominations of the Christian faith. Double check with the church for additional information about extra services. The Munising Beacon will publish on Good Friday, April 7, as scheduled.
Read MoreBriefsUPPCO settlement approves rate increase
Upper Peninsula Power Company has received approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for a settlement agreement that resolves the company’s rate review case. As part of the agreement, low-income customers will benefit from a residential income assistance credit applied to their monthly bills, and the company will make a corporate donation of $200,000 to non-profit organizations that serve low-income citizens.
Read MoreUPPCO settlement approves rate increaseFungal infection update from Escanaba mill
The Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) is actively investigating an outbreak of blastomycosis that has been linked to the Escanaba Billerud Paper Mill. To date, there have been 14 confirmed cases of blastomycosis, a fungal infection, identified.
Read MoreFungal infection update from Escanaba mill
Million dollar Michigan Lottery ticket sold in Gladstone
A ticket worth $1.41 million was sold at Wally’s Bar in Escanaba, with two Upper Peninsula residents splitting the purse. Playing the Doubler Wild Time Progressive Fast Cash jackpot by the Michigan Lottery, the ticket was bought by the Wally’s Bar Lottery Club of Jennifer Boulley-Wicklund and Thomas Derusha.
Read MoreMillion dollar Michigan Lottery ticket sold in GladstoneSadowski hearing exposes constitutional rights concerns with MDOC
An allegedly unconstitutional policy by a downstate prison may significantly cost Alger County taxpayers in the aftermath of one of its most heartbreaking events and potentially create a ripple effect that would negatively impact dozens of Upper Peninsula citizens in their right to representation.
Read MoreSadowski hearing exposes constitutional rights concerns with MDOCSupporting the Stangs
‘ The Munising community is rallying behind the Munising Mustangs after their regional victory and state quarterfinal win on Tuesday. Signs are up all over town, supporting Munising boys basketball on the team’s first trip to the Breslin Center for the MHSAA semifinals and finals.
Read MoreSupporting the Stangs
Munising heads to Spring Break early
The Munising Public Schools will head to Spring Break early, as a number of families are heading downstate to support the Mustangs. According to a post by Munising Superintendent Mike Travis, both Mather Elementary and the middle/ high school are already facing attendance issues even before plans drastically changed late Tuesday night.
Read MoreMunising heads to Spring Break early