Feb 6, 2026 | Community
By Carol Stiffler Anglers, prepare your tackle boxes. There are two opportunities to head onto the ice and catch the biggest fish you can in Curtis. This weekend, the Frostbite Ice Fishing Contest takes place on South, Northern, and Big Manistique lakes, where the ice...
Feb 1, 2026 | Community
By Carol Stiffler Curtis resident Betsy Pollaski gets things done. She’s a wife and mother, a licensed realtor who operates the Key Realty office in Curtis, an outdoorswoman, and a helper. You may have seen her at the former Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn, where she...
Jan 25, 2026 | Community
By Jason Tokar, Newberry firefighter Each Holiday season, members of the Newberry Fire Department gather to spread holiday cheer to kids and adults of the Newberry community as a way of supporting those who support the department. On two separate evenings, we gave out...
Jan 19, 2026 | Community
The Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race returns to the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club Activities Complex in Engadine for its second year on Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1. The inaugural race last winter attracted mushers from across the country, prompting...
Jan 16, 2026 | Community
By Dr. Michael Beaulieu LMASDHD Medical Director In rural communities, we pride ourselves on independence, hard work, and taking care of our own. Those values have helped generations weather difficult times. But when it comes to mental health, they can sometimes make...
Jan 12, 2026 | Community
By Lyle Painter Sports fans: Do not feel your life is going into cheering hibernation because college and professional sports seasons are ending. On Friday, January 2, our fantastic Curtis librarian, Linda Blanchard, hosted the First Annual Jigsaw Puzzle competition...
