Alger County undersheriff is retiring this month: Blank reflects on 34-year career

by | June 22, 2026 | Community, Features, News | 0 Comments

By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor When Steve Blank returned from a recent vacation with his wife, Libby, he brought home a realization that helped confirm a decision years in the making. For 34 years, no matter where he went, part of his mind remained in Alger...
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Tradition and innovation

by | June 20, 2026 | Events, News | 0 Comments

Munising natives Mike Dausey, left, and Jeff Dausey have built Sage Creek Winery into a thriving business based in Memphis, Michigan. Sage Creek is partnering with Munising’s Life on the Rocks this Saturday for a bourbon and wine tasting event. By Jennifer Champagne...
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‘Loneliest place in North America’

by | June 19, 2026 | Features, News | 0 Comments

Courtesy of the Marquette Maritime Museum Lightkeeper’s descendents to visit Stannard Rock By Joshua Grove Beacon Correspondent Misty Buterbaugh, granddaughter of veteran lightkeeper Louis I. Wilks, will visit Stannard Rock Lighthouse this summer to tour the remote...
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Dream Bean celebrates Stella anniversary

by | May 20, 2026 | Community, Culture & Arts, News | 0 Comments

By Melissa Wentarmini Associate Editor Libby Lewandowski was 22 when she launched The Dream Bean out of a vintage Volkswagen bus, hauling coffee to music festivals and teaching yoga in the mornings before working the bus all day. Ten years later, she’s bringing some...
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MUNISING TROUT & SALMON CLASSIC: Fishing for a cause

by | May 12, 2026 | Community, Events, News, Outdoors | 0 Comments

The Munising Trout & Salmon Classic returns on May 16 and 17. The event raises funds for the Munising Fire Department. Photo courtesy of Munising Trout & Salmon Classic By Nicole Gearhart Beacon Correspondent One of the region’s most anticipated fishing...
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Breaking News: Voters approve Munising sinking fund in Tuesday election, Burt Township millage renewal

by | May 6, 2026 | Breaking News, News | 0 Comments

Voters in Alger County approved two school-related ballot proposals in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results. In Burt Township, the Burt Township School District No. 2 operating millage renewal proposal passed with strong support, receiving 154 “yes”...
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Adventures with Billy: Goldens lead with instinct, comfort

by | May 5, 2026 | Column, Community, News, Schools | 0 Comments

Courtesy of Keena Jones Madison Jones visited Mather Elementary recently to bring some comfort to students and staff. In high-stress environments ranging from fire departments to schools in crisis, two Upper Peninsula golden retrievers are learning — and in one case...
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Breaking News: Two arrested in Alger County child predator sting; multi-agency operation targets online exploitation

by | April 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News | 0 Comments

By Staff Two men from Michigan and Pennsylvania have been arrested following a multi-agency undercover operation targeting online child predators in Alger County. According to law enforcement officials, the operation was conducted March 13, 2026, by personnel from the...
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Breaking News: Community mourns after fatal Munising house fire

by | April 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News | 0 Comments

By Staff A 3-year-old child has died following a structure fire Thursday evening in the city of Munising, according to Alger County Public Information Officer Robert Steinhoff. In a media release issued by Steinhoff in his role as Alger County Public Information...
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Breaking News: Fatal fire reported in Munising; multiple departments respond

by | April 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News | 0 Comments

APRIL 23, 2026, MUNISING-At 5:44PM, Alger County Dispatch received a 911 call for a structure fire in the City of Munising on the 600 block of West Superior Street. Munising City Fire Department, Munising Township, AuTrain Township, and Rock River Township Fire...
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Tradition and innovation

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Jun 20, 2026 | ,

Munising natives Mike Dausey, left, and Jeff Dausey have built Sage Creek Winery into a thriving business based in Memphis, Michigan. Sage Creek is partnering with Munising’s Life on the Rocks this...

‘Loneliest place in North America’

‘Loneliest place in North America’

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Courtesy of the Marquette Maritime Museum Lightkeeper’s descendents to visit Stannard Rock By Joshua Grove Beacon Correspondent Misty Buterbaugh, granddaughter of veteran lightkeeper Louis I. Wilks,...

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