Opinion

Why do we publish box scores? If you go further into The Munising Beacon, the results and standings from a number of sporting events are included, ranging from high school sports to adult rec leagues. It’s a legacy staple of newspapers called box scores and handles a number of sports-related results, transactions and statistics.

Dear Editor: The authors of the news article “Michigan shouldn’t worry about becoming a ‘climate haven’”(May 19, 2023), Jason Hayes and Jarrett Skorup, from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, basically dismissed the idea of Climate Refugees flocking to the Upper Peninsula. They did so without taking into consideration our diverse and fragile ecosystems that are and will be affected by climate change.

I’m not a pastor, but I’ve been a Christ-man for a long time, so I’m writing this as a letter to the editor. Concerned about sickness? Let’s get to the root of it.

Three Nigerian men are facing extradition after being indicted for sexually extorting multiple young men and teenage boys in the United States. One of their victims was Jordan DeMay, a Marquette High School student who committed suicide as a result of the cyber “sextortion” plot.

Recently in Louisville, a 25 year-old with mental health issues killed five innocent people and injured eight others with an AR-15 assault style weapon, before being fatally shot by police inside the bank where he worked.

Eden Lutheran worships on Saturdays at 5pm, and on Sundays at 1030am, followed by coffee fellowship. Eden offers “open communion” at the Lord’s table, where all are welcome.

The congregation is looking forward to our annual visit ofThe Rt. Rev. Rayford Ray, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan this Sunday, April 30. Bishop Ray will preach and officiate at the 10 a.m. Eucharist. A light lunch and fellowship will follow the service.

Success in our schools overloaded the news section of this week’s edition, and for good reason. In and out of the classroom, Alger County students have worked hard to improve themselves. It’s been through plays, through trades, through sports and through social activities. They play instruments, volunteer and show leadership that will help strengthen the community, both now and for as long as they stay in the area. The trophy cases at all of the schools in Alger County are full for various reasons and, personally, I’m proud of every single one of them for their efforts.