Hooligans donate thousands to Luce County Animal Shelter

Feb 21, 2026 | Community

The director of the Luce County Animal Shelter said she was overwhelmed with gratitude this week after a Michigan snowmobile group delivered a large donation of pet supplies, toys and cash to help care for local animals. Shelter Director Gloria Caswell said members of...

Engadine schools awarded $50,000 MiSTEM Mini Grant

Feb 20, 2026 | Schools

Engadine Consolidated Schools has been awarded a $50,000 MiSTEM Playbook Mini Grant to expand science, technology, engineering and math learning opportunities for students across Mackinac County and the eastern Upper Peninsula. The grant, awarded through Michigan...

Obituaries for the week of 2/18/2026

Feb 20, 2026 | Obituaries

Nancy Jane Turner July 4, 1936 – February 14, 2026 Nancy Jane (Lockwood) Turner, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Valentines Day, February 14, 2026, with her loving family by her side, after a lengthy struggle with Lewy-Body Dementia. Nancy was born on July 04,...

FCC warns local broadcaster to pay fees or risk losing licenses

Feb 19, 2026 | Around the U.P.

The Federal Communications Commission has warned Sault Ste. Marie based Sovereign Communications that it must pay more than $37,000 in overdue regulatory fees or risk losing the licenses for seven radio stations, including two serving the Newberry area. In an order...

Public Notices for 2/18/26

Feb 18, 2026 | Public Notices