Mar 25, 2026 | Community, Schools
Courtesy of the Irvine Family By Briana Rupel Beacon Correspondent Burt Township senior and Excellence in Education scholarship recipient Katie Irvine has always had a strong work ethic — in fact, at the age of 8 she started her own business making chapstick. “It was...
Mar 24, 2026 | Schools, Sports
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...
Mar 19, 2026 | Schools, Sports
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...
Mar 6, 2026 | Schools, Sports
Photo courtesy of Kris Uehlein By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent SUPERIOR CENTRAL ROUNDUP Superior Central had home-court advantage in its Division 4 boys basketball district semifinal against Munising last Wednesday. The Cougars weren’t able to capitalize, however,...
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 27, 2026 | Schools, Sports
Superior Central’s Marissa Strohm prepares to pass to a teammate. The Cougars defeated Stephenson on Thursday. Photo coutesy of Kris Uehlein By Ben Murphy Beacon Correspondent With the regular season winding down, the Superior Central girls basketball team picked up a...
