Jan 22, 2026 | Community, Schools, Sports
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor To many spectators, cheerleading still brings to mind sideline chants and pom-poms on Friday nights. Competitive cheer is something entirely different. Governed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, competitive cheer...
Jan 8, 2026 | Schools, Sports
By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent Weather kept the Munising girls basketball team from playing its scheduled games over winter break. The team finally got one in on Friday, when it traveled to Brimley and posted a 56-32 non-league victory. “We were supposed to play a...
Dec 20, 2025 | Schools, Sports
By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent The Grand Marais basketball team played host to Hannahville for Northern Lights League games on Friday and Saturday. The Polar Bears got the 61-45 win on Friday, while Hannahville was able to return the favor on Saturday, defeating...
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...
Oct 24, 2025 | News, Schools, Sports
By Scott Lucking Beacon Correspondent On a perfect day for cross country running, the Munising Mustangs hosted the U.P. Finals last Saturday. The course was in excellent condition as teams from across the Upper Peninsula converged at Pictured Rocks Golf Course to...
