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Alger County Prosecutor Robert Steinhoff to run for 11th Circuit judge
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor Alger County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Steinhoff announced he will run for judge in Michigan’s 11th Circuit, a four-county trial court covering Alger, Luce,...
Salutatory from The Beacon’s owner
Taking the reins of a newspaper in 2025 might seem like a bold move — but so was doing it in 1891.
County meets a need with golf event
More than 150 golfers will take their swing at the sixth annual Alger County Veterans Golf Scramble at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Pictured Rocks Golf Course to raise funds for local veterans.
Trail 422 gets green light: Snowmobiles and cars to share H-58
After more than a decade of stalled negotiations, expired agreements and frustrated stakeholders, Trail 422 has officially reopened under a five-year permit allowing snowmobiles to share a 0.8-mile section of H-58 near Miners Castle.
Engine failure forces Canadian pilot to land on M-28
A Canadian pilot en route to the Marquette Air Show made an emergency landing on the Seney Stretch portion of M-28 on July 31 after experiencing engine failure mid-flight.
Superior Central School proposes phone-free policy to boost focus and well-being
Superior Central Schools propose a phone-free policy to improve academic focus, social interaction, and student well-being.
Beacon under new ownership
By Kristy Basolo Senior Editor The Munising Beacon is now under new local ownership. Jennifer Champagne, sole owner of The Munising Beacon, has taken the reins of the publication — and somehow...