By Kelly House Bridge Michigan Few things are as synonymous with the Great Lakes as whitefish. They’re central to the Anishinaabe understanding of creation, kept French explorers alive and supported a booming fishing industry for generations. But in the span of a few...
The Toonerville Trolley was an icon of the Tahquamenon country—transporting sightseers and locals through the wilderness to the beautiful Tahquamenon River. But after 96 years of operation, the business was closed, and a buyer not secured. A Skandia, Michigan couple...
By Sterling McGinn The idea of a paved bike trial leading north from Newberry had interested resident Roxanna Transit for some time. Her dream was to create a mecca for walkers and bikers here in Newberry. Because of Transit’s vision, a Luce County team was created to...
By Carol Stiffler Plans to obtain a part-time deputy to patrol the Village of Newberry are moving forward following the Newberry Village Council’s meeting on Tuesday, September 16. Luce County Sheriff Eric Gravelle presented a proposal for dedicated policing services...
By Sterling McGinn and Peter Rahilly Firefighters from several townships in Michigan participated in a fire attack victim search and rescue mobile training offered by Oakland Community College. The realistic training, using live fire, was set up in the parking lot of...
By Emily Martin Planning to be on the water this fall? Be on the lookout for Michigan Department of Natural Resources personnel conducting nighttime walleye recruitment surveys from late September to mid-October. All three of the Manistique lakes (North, Big, and...
