School bell returns to Lakefield

By Sterling McGinn An old bell used to note the beginning and end of a school day at the Marks School in Lakefield has returned to Lakefield Township. Although it wasn’t reunited to its original home, the bell has been placed in the belfry of the old Smathers...

Introducing Luce County Sheriff Deputy Jason Wyma

By Carol Stiffler The Luce County Sheriff’s Department has added deputy Jason Wyma to their full-time staff. Wyma is now the third deputy in the department, which is overseen by Sheriff John Cischke and Undersheriff Eric Gravelle. Wyma brings 24 years of law...

Newberry loses Menzo Caswell just before 102nd birthday

By Sterling McGinn  On Tuesday, October 20, the community of Newberry lost its oldest resident-Menzo Caswell, who died just two days shy of his 102nd birthday. Caswell was well known and was usually present at community functions. He may be best remembered for his...

Remembering the old “Little Brown Jug” game

By Sterling McGinn The Newberry High vs. Sault High School “Little Brown Jug” became the symbol of one of the best-known football rivalries in the Upper Peninsula. The prized piece of crockery was a traveling trophy kept in the possession of the winning team each...

The Ice Cream Shoppe is now Goodale’s Sweet Spot

By Kayleigh Petrie Chet and Pat’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shoppe has been the main place to enjoy a sweet treat in Curtis for decades. That tradition continues with new owners Staci and Bob Goodale, who purchased the shop and renamed it Goodale’s Sweet Spot. The...