Michigan’s Hunters Feeding program fights hunger

By Carly Kalkauski Hunters Feeding Michigan student assistant Michigan Department of Natural Resources Hunger isn’t always obvious. It can show up as the quiet gnaw in a child’s stomach before school, or in the concern of a parent while sitting at the kitchen table...

Engadine honors teacher and coach Rodney Carlson

By Sterling McGinn Longtime Engadine resident Rodney Carlson was a highly respected business, typing, and shorthand teacher and football coach at Engadine Consolidated Schools. He worked there from 1962 to 1988. Though he has been retired for many years, former...

Discover the charm of our local hidden gem bakeries

By Carol Stiffler The area is home to a variety of small, local bakeries that offer a range of baked goods, from sourdough bread to gourmet brownies. These bakeries are often located in rural areas and offer a unique, off-the-grid experience for customers. Many of the...

Columbus Township Hall sign restored

By Roger Auble Columbus Township Supervisor Columbus Township took another important step toward McMillan’s revitalized future on Wednesday, Sept 10, with the installation of the freshly restored and re-painted Township Hall sign on the village’s historic Community...

The evolution of Newberry’s orange water tower

By Sterling McGinn If you are traveling north-bound on M-123 descending down the hill toward Newberry, a bright orange landmark immediately catches your eye. It’s the Village of Newberry water tower, outfitted in orange and black in loyalty to our school. But it...

Grand Marais mourns loss of artist Len Novak

By Joshua Grove The Munising Beacon Grand Marais is in mourning following the apparent drowning of local artist Len Novak. His canoe was found adrift on Lake Superior on the morning of Aug. 20, triggering a search involving the U.S. Coast Guard, National Park Service...