Nov 6, 2025 | Community, News
Voters turned out Tuesday in two local municipalities for a light election day across Alger County. In the City of Munising, both incumbents were re-elected to the City Commission. Christine Berry received 171 votes (41.11%) Bob Wilkinson received 167 votes...
Nov 6, 2025 | Community, News
By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent Local self-published author Amanda Chaperon is adding another chapter to her writing career with the release of her 10th book, “Distress Signal,” this Friday, Oct. 24. The romantic suspense novel is the second in her “Dusk...
Nov 4, 2025 | Community, News
Roam for Good Award Breast Cancer Awareness Month Editor’s note: Each month, The Munising Beacon and the Roam Community Foundation honor a local resident whose dedication and quiet leadership make Alger County a stronger, more connected place to live. For the month of...
Nov 3, 2025 | Community, News
By Nicole Gearhart Beacon Correspondent The Grand Island Shanty Club will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with a Great Lakes-themed sing-along and invites the public to join the event. The group will meet at 7 p.m. on...
Oct 28, 2025 | Column, Community
By Jaymie Depew Alger Advocate Women’s Center Domestic Violence Awareness Month is well underway, with many activities hosted by the Women’s Center taking place throughout Alger and Marquette counties. DVAM is honored every October when we celebrate survivors and...
Oct 24, 2025 | Community, News
By Melissa Wentarmini Associate Editor When Danielle Beverly picks up the phone in New Orleans, she’s already been up for hours — her day well underway before most people have finished breakfast. The contrast between her calm tone and the pace of her life says...
