TikTok video empties school

Sep 29, 2024 | Features

By Carol Stiffler A Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) student posted a desperately sad video on TikTok last week, and word of it spread like wildfire. The student, who will not be identified, spoke tearfully about school and openly wished for a school shooting to take...

Census work sparks fast-moving rumors

Sep 21, 2024 | Features

By Carol Stiffler When a U.S. Census Bureau worker was on the ground in Curtis recently, word of what he may be doing spread like wildfire. Some people became convinced the Census worker was there to scope out vacant housing for 1,000 illegal immigrants that will soon...

Make way for harvesters

Sep 17, 2024 | Features

By Carol Stiffler It’s harvest season. That’s true for hobby farmers, currently busy picking and storing corn and tomatoes, and it’s true for large family farms like Walther Farms. Owner Gary Walther said his crew began harvesting potatoes on Monday. Walther Farms...

Introducing Helen Johnson – New HNJH CEO

Sep 8, 2024 | Features

By Carol Stiffler Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH) has a new CEO, and she’s got just the right name for the job: Helen. Helen Johnson, RN, FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives), was selected to replace former HNJH CEO Hunter Nostrant....

Forest Home Cemetery under scrutiny

Aug 31, 2024 | Features

By Sterling McGinn Issues at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry was the main topic of the August 26 meeting of the McMillan Township Board, which resulted in the formation of a cemetery management committee to address recent problems and to manage the operations. “I...

School resource officer returns to TAS

Aug 25, 2024 | Features

By Sterling McGinn A program that made a significant impact at Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) will return at the start of this school year. TAS and the Luce County Sheriff’s Department worked together to provide the district with a School Resource Officer (SRO) to...