First signs of summer
In Munising, the first signs of summer aren’t fireworks or beach umbrellas.
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June 2025
He’s still Mr. Fourth of July
For decades, Joe Paquette was more than a volunteer — he was the engine behind Munising’s Fourth of July celebration. From organizing the parade to resurrecting kid-friendly attractions, Paquette was everywhere, doing everything and always with one goal: making the day special for everyone.
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Library advocates urge action on IMLS
Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a twopart series examining the potential fallout of proposed federal cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Part 1 was published in the June 6 issue of The Beacon.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Summer’s in full swing, and Alger County is buzzing. Pictured Rocks Days brings the bay to life, Whiskey Ryan’s everywhere from East Channel to Bayshore and the Summer Concert in the Park Series kicks off Tuesday with Sky Pilots — just the first of many bands hitting Bayshore this season. From classic rock and blues to country and indie, the weekly shows promise something for every kind of listener.
Read MoreEVENTS CALENDARState urges pet owners to plan for emergencies
In recognition of National Pet Preparedness Month, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are urging residents to include pets in their emergency plans.
Read MoreState urges pet owners to plan for emergenciesUSFS presents bear safety tips
For enhanced public safety, you can take precautions to minimize negative interactions with bears. Though black bears are located throughout the Hiawatha National Forest, they are most frequently sighted on Grand Island.
Read MoreUSFS presents bear safety tipsSC softball season ends in regionals
Things were much closer than the final score indicated for the Superior Central softball team on Saturday.
Read MoreSC softball season ends in regionalsThis week in Alger history
Graduation week in Munising was a full-fledged community affair. Twenty-five students walked the stage at Mather Auditorium, celebrated in both spiritual and civic ceremonies. The Rev. R.L. Bergstrom delivered the baccalaureate sermon, urging graduates to live lives of sacrifice and integrity. The main commencement address came from Dr. John H. Williamson of Chicago, who spoke about the “Making and Breaking of Character.” He didn’t mince words: If you want a life that matters, it starts with personal accountability. The crowd packed the auditorium, and the local glee club’s performances gave the night a celebratory rhythm.
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Grand Marais students find meaningful way to demonstrate kindness
Students at Burt Township School in Grand Marais got more than an education in reading and writing this year.
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