NMU’s green and golden anniversary

Nov 11, 2025 | News, Sports

Wildcats celebrate improbable 1975 football championship By Jim LaJoie Guest Correspondent They traveled to Marquette from as far away as Arizona, Florida, Texas and California and all states in between. Nearly 50 made their way to the Upper Peninsula to celebrate an...

Election Results: November 4, 2025 — Unofficial

Nov 6, 2025 | Community, News

Voters turned out Tuesday in two local municipalities for a light election day across Alger County. In the City of Munising, both incumbents were re-elected to the City Commission. Christine Berry received 171 votes (41.11%) Bob Wilkinson received 167 votes...

Chaperon adds another chapter to her career

Nov 6, 2025 | Community, News

By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent Local self-published author Amanda Chaperon is adding another chapter to her writing career with the release of her 10th book, “Distress Signal,” this Friday, Oct. 24.  The romantic suspense novel is the second in her “Dusk...

Beverly turns adversity into force for good

Nov 4, 2025 | Community, News

Roam for Good Award Breast Cancer Awareness Month Editor’s note: Each month, The Munising Beacon and the Roam Community Foundation honor a local resident whose dedication and quiet leadership make Alger County a stronger, more connected place to live. For the month of...

Singing for the Fitz

Nov 3, 2025 | Community, News

By Nicole Gearhart Beacon Correspondent The Grand Island Shanty Club will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with a Great Lakes-themed sing-along and invites the public to join the event. The group will meet at 7 p.m. on...