Remembering a quiet hero
The story of Rose J. Vessel Peters is one of resilience, generosity, faith and quiet determination.
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Keeping eagles safe along highways
Earlier this month, along a snow-covered highway near the Schoolcraft-Luce County line, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Jason Ruth pulled his vehicle over to the side of the road.
Community members share hopes for new year
The Munising Beacon asked community members to share about their hopes and goals for 2025. Here are some of the responses.
Weekly prayer meeting announced
To the editor: A few weeks ago, at the November Munising school board meeting, some parents and grandparents spoke up for their very young elementary school students about disturbances that were going on in the classrooms and in the halls. What they said hurt my heart and, I think, everyone in the room.
Munising girls survive rough night at the line
A rough night at the free-throw line isn’t how any coach wants to close out a game. The Munising girls basketball team and head coach Matt Mattson had to endure just that, however, when they shot 33 percent from the charity stripe on Dec.
MBS falls to Big Bay
They were right in the mix for much of the night. The Munising Baptist basketball team faded a bit as the night went on, however, and they dropped their Northern Lights League contest at Big Bay de Noc, 73-50.
SC girls fall to Forest Park, 37-22
The Superior Central girls basketball team went up against Crystal Falls Forest Park in a home game on Dec. 19. The Cougars played well defensively but weren’t able to find enough touch on offense, falling 37-22 as a result.
Grand Giveaway celebrates local shopping
The Rekindle the Spirit Grand Giveaway concluded its 12th year with resounding success, bringing together the community to support local businesses and celebrate the holiday spirit. Organized by the Alger County Chamber of Commerce, the initiative ran from Thanksgiving through Dec.
Cougars earn first victory of the season
It took a late rally in regulation to do it, but the Superior Central boys basketball team was able to get its first win of the season on Dec. 16. The Cougars, playing at Carney-Nadeau, escaped with an exciting 55-50 overtime victory.
Cruisers support U.P. Honor Flight
The Munising Bay Cruisers, a local organization of car enthusiasts, recently donated $1,800 to the Upper Peninsula Honor Flight, a program dedicated to honoring veterans by providing free trips to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials commemorating their service.