Registration deadline nears for Yooper Hooper in Manistique

Mar 24, 2026 | Schools, Sports

By Brad Gischia Beacon Correspondent Mark your calendars for a day of basketball at the Manistique High School gym. The 24th annual Yooper Hoopers Basketball Tournament will take place April 11. Each year the tournament is put on to benefit students as a fundraiser...

MBS’s Swift brothers share league MVP honors

Mar 19, 2026 | Schools, Sports

Photo courtesy of Swift Family: Coach Nick Exelby. Ethan Swift. Dylan Swift. Head Coach Hunter MacArthur By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent The 2025 soccer season ended with recognition for Munising Baptist School as brothers Dylan and Ethan Swift were both named...

SC boys fall, girls win in districts

Mar 6, 2026 | Schools, Sports

Photo courtesy of Kris Uehlein By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent SUPERIOR CENTRAL ROUNDUP Superior Central had home-court advantage in its Division 4 boys basketball district semifinal against Munising last Wednesday. The Cougars weren’t able to capitalize, however,...

Library News: MSPL marks March as National Reading Month

Mar 3, 2026 | Community, Schools

By Lisa Cromell and Kaylee Veneberg March marks National Reading Month, a nationwide celebration inspired by Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2. The month highlights the joy of reading and the lifelong benefits it brings, from stronger comprehension and critical‑thinking...

Cougars pick up late-season victory

Feb 27, 2026 | Schools, Sports

Superior Central’s Marissa Strohm prepares to pass to a teammate. The Cougars defeated Stephenson on Thursday. Photo coutesy of Kris Uehlein By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent With the regular season winding down, the Superior Central girls basketball team picked up a...