Mar 11, 2026 | Column, Community
Photo courtesy of Rock River Township Fire Department By Chief Jim Seppanen Rock River Township Fire Department The Rock River Township Fire Department is a volunteer department serving the residents of Rock River Township and surrounding areas through mutual aid...
Mar 3, 2026 | Community, Schools
By Lisa Cromell and Kaylee Veneberg March marks National Reading Month, a nationwide celebration inspired by Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2. The month highlights the joy of reading and the lifelong benefits it brings, from stronger comprehension and critical‑thinking...
Feb 26, 2026 | Community, Culture & Arts, Schools
MMHS Drama Club to Present “Zombie Movie” Feb. 26, March 3 By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent The Munising Middle and High School Drama Club will present “Zombie Movie”, a fun performance that is bound to keep you laughing and confused. The chaos will unfold...
Feb 24, 2026 | Community, News, Outdoors
By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent As snowdrifts stack up across the Upper Peninsula, so does anticipation for the 33rd annual Trenary Outhouse Classic, a day when handcrafted outhouses on skis take center stage and cabin fever turns into a festive local...
Feb 18, 2026 | Community, Culture & Arts, News
By Nicole Gearhart Beacon Correspondent Local quilt shop Miss Good Stitch is asking for community support as it competes in the Local Quilt Shop Contest sponsored by ByAnnie.com. This annual contest, now in its ninth year, is dedicated to supporting local economies...
Feb 9, 2026 | Community, Outdoors
Photo Courtesy of Gary McCormick By Briana Rupel Beacon Correspondent A decades-long tradition will continue Saturday, Feb. 14, on the steep, snowy slope of Bayshore Hill facing West Bay in Grand Marais. A new generation of kids has been drawing up plans and...
