Apr 26, 2026 | Features
By Sterling McGinn Deb Canfield, a 36-year administrative assistant of Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) was reinstated to her position after a public grievance hearing at the April 20 board of education meeting. A crowd of nearly 75 people attended the meeting, many in...
Apr 17, 2026 | Features
By Sterling McGinn A large build-up of snow and ice on the roofs of the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) buildings caused a four-day closure after there were concerns that the snowload was unsafe. “Taken together with the record-breaking snowfall, these factors created...
Mar 30, 2026 | Features
The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education heard a disappointing update on the condition of the historic high school building and accepted the retirement of a longtime teacher and staff members at their regular monthly meeting, which took place on Monday,...
Mar 20, 2026 | Features
Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers responding on snowmobiles in whiteout storm conditions Monday helped deputies from the Luce County Sheriff’s Office rescue a stranded snowmobiler in the remote, northern part of the county. During the...
Mar 14, 2026 | Features
By Sterling McGinn Yoopers have endured a snowy winter for sure, and several devastating fires have raised discussion about keeping fire hydrants accessible during winter. As the streets are cleared by the Village of Newberry crews after fierce storms, that critical...
Mar 4, 2026 | Features
By Michael G Beaulieu, MD Medical Director, LMAS District Health Department March is National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to preventing the second-deadliest cancer in the US. Many of us have already seen our awareness of CRC increase in...
