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 31, 2025 | Breaking News, News
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor Sheila Peters took over this morning as Munising’s chief of police following the retirement of longtime Chief John Nelson, whose last day on the job was Thursday. The appointment marks a first in Alger County history: Peters is...
Oct 30, 2025 | Breaking News, News
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor The investigation into the disappearance of 65-year-old Starla Goings intensified this week as Alger County Sheriff Todd Brock confirmed a search warrant was executed Tuesday at the Peninsula Point Road property belonging to...
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...
Oct 24, 2025 | News, Schools, Sports
By Scott Lucking Beacon Correspondent On a perfect day for cross country running, the Munising Mustangs hosted the U.P. Finals last Saturday. The course was in excellent condition as teams from across the Upper Peninsula converged at Pictured Rocks Golf Course to...
