Icebreakers schedule tryouts

Courtesy of the Superior Icebreakers Jersey Lassila, with puck, and the Superior Icebreakers have tryouts scheduled for April 12 in Escanaba. By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent Tryouts for the Superior Icebreakers girls hockey program are set for April 12 in...

Maxon returns to lead Mustang softball team

By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent It’s safe to say that the Munising softball program is near and dear to Jim Maxon’s heart. He has been around since Day 1 of the program, including a six-year stint as its first head coach. Maxon is officially back with the team, as...

Excellence in Education: Horne noted for curiosity, humor

By Melissa Wentarmini Associate Editor A combination of curiosity, humor and academic dedication has earned Superior Central High School senior Clay Horne recognition through the regional Excellence in Education scholarship program. The program, organized by Grow...

Girl Scout cookies available locally, online

By Brad Gischia Beacon Correspondent Orders are open. It’s that time of year when you see little girls with sashes standing outside of grocery stores in front of tables laden with brightly colored boxes. This year, you might only be able to see the tops of their...

Registration deadline nears for Yooper Hooper in Manistique

By Brad Gischia Beacon Correspondent Mark your calendars for a day of basketball at the Manistique High School gym. The 24th annual Yooper Hoopers Basketball Tournament will take place April 11. Each year the tournament is put on to benefit students as a fundraiser...

MBS’s Swift brothers share league MVP honors

Photo courtesy of Swift Family: Coach Nick Exelby. Ethan Swift. Dylan Swift. Head Coach Hunter MacArthur By Samantha Meyer Beacon Correspondent The 2025 soccer season ended with recognition for Munising Baptist School as brothers Dylan and Ethan Swift were both named...