By Sterling McGinn Several local Methodist Churches have disaffiliated themselves with the United Methodist Conference to become nondenominational or join a new denomination of Methodists known as Global. The local change is part of a major fracture due in large to a...
By Sterling McGinn Residents living in the Upper Peninsula especially 125 years ago endured harsh winter living conditions. But they still needed to receive and send mail—even if there was a blizzard. During those long U.P. winters, it could take two months for mail...
By Sterling McGinn Recent concerns regarding vandalism, vaping and other illegal activities within the school district has warranted some type of law enforcement presence within the hallways. The new Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) and Luce County Sheriff’s Department...
By Carol Stiffler Ace Depew slipped on the ice in his driveway on December 15, 2023, hitting his head with so much force it caused traumatic brain injury. It was a terrifying emergency. His accident was the third horrific and life-changing event in a few short months;...
By Carol Stiffler At long last, here’s some wintery weather. Enough inches of snow cover some areas that sledding is possible, and snow plows have emerged from hibernation. It’s a welcome relief. “Last fall and early this winter it was really warm and we were not...
By Sterling McGinn Inland lake dams, including the structure that regulates the water on Big Manistique Lake, was the main topic of the bi-monthly meeting of the Schoolcraft County Commissioners, which took place on Thursday, December 28 in the Schoolcraft County...
