Oct 7, 2022 | Community
By Carol Stiffler McMillan resident Jennifer Weller is in the midst of a major career change: The registered nurse and mother of three is launching a naturopathic practice. She’s called her practice Way of Life Natural Health Services, and though she still has three...
Sep 30, 2022 | Community
By Sandy Edie A big thank you to the OA members, scouts, and families who helped out at Camp Hiawatha in Munising this past weekend. In order to keep our camp up and running for the hundreds of scouts and families that use Camp Hiawatha, it takes the dedication and...
Sep 29, 2022 | Community
New 911 Coordinator Kevin Erickson By Sterling McGinn A familiar face in local law enforcement has accepted a new position for Luce County. Former county sheriff and commissioner Kevin Erickson will now serve as the new 911 Coordinator/Emergency Management director...
Sep 27, 2022 | Community
By Sandy Edie The 36th annual International Scout Rally (ISR) returned to the Chippewa County Fairgrounds the weekend of September 16-18. Even though the event has not yet returned to the attendance levels of a few years ago, more than 280 scouts were on the grounds...
Sep 21, 2022 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Newberry resident and professional chess player James Sawaski has won his 7th year championship. After a two-year break due to COVID-19, the U.P. Open chess tournament took place August 20-21 at Bay Mills Community College in Brimley. The U.P. Open...
Sep 14, 2022 | Community
Incoming District 5 Luce County Commissioner By Caitlynn Canfield The Luce County Commission will welcome incoming commissioner Brandon Wheeler after the end of the year. Wheeler was elected as Commissioner of District 5, which covers the southwest corner of Luce...
