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Breaking News: Community mourns after fatal Munising house fire
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...
Breaking News: Fatal fire reported in Munising; multiple departments respond
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,...
Election 2026: Event kicks off Steinhoff’s judicial campaign
Kayla Maki By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor Alger County Prosecutor Robert T. Steinhoff formally launched his campaign for 11th Circuit Court judge Friday evening before a full house at Gallery...
MHS Seniors vs. Law Enforcement: Basketball game raises funds for all-nighter
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor A community tradition aimed at keeping graduation night safe and memorable returns this spring as Munising seniors prepare to take on local law enforcement in a...
The Foster File: A new era in Detroit: Tigers invest to win
By Terry Foster Beacon Columnist Detroit Tiger fans are bouncing off the walls and dancing in the streets because owner Chris Ilitch finally showed that he is serious about winning. He finally made...
Icebreakers schedule tryouts
Courtesy of the Superior Icebreakers Jersey Lassila, with puck, and the Superior Icebreakers have tryouts scheduled for April 12 in Escanaba. By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent Tryouts for the...
Maxon returns to lead Mustang softball team
By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent It’s safe to say that the Munising softball program is near and dear to Jim Maxon’s heart. He has been around since Day 1 of the program, including a six-year...
Excellence in Education: Horne noted for curiosity, humor
By Melissa Wentarmini Associate Editor A combination of curiosity, humor and academic dedication has earned Superior Central High School senior Clay Horne recognition through the regional Excellence...