Free workshop teaches accessible maple syrup sap collection

On November 11, 2025, Michigan Food and Farming Systems, Heroes to Hives, MSU Extension and the Michigan AgrAbility project will collaborate to offer a maple syrup sap collection tubing installation workshop. On November 11, 2025, Michigan Food and Farming Systems...

Looking back: Newberry’s Bean High Pressure Fog truck

In commemoration of National Fire Prevention Week, here is a photo of some of the members of the Newberry Fire Department in 1948 with their new Bean High Pressure Fog engine. The truck chassis, a 1948 Ford purchased from W.W. Carmody Company of Newberry, was equipped...

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...