May 8, 2023 | Features
By Sterling McGinn In an effort to combat the issue of students vaping on school grounds, TAS (Tahquamenon Area Schools) has implemented and released a new discipline protocol backed by law enforcement. The use of vaping devises has been a big issue within the...
Apr 29, 2023 | Features
By Sterling McGinn Off road vehicles, or ORVs, are increasingly popular in the U.P. and, unfortunately, believed to be a root cause to damage on the side of Luce County roads. When an ORV travels on the shoulder of the road, there’s generally only enough room for one...
Apr 20, 2023 | Features
By Dan Hardenbrook Concerns regarding a negative culture at Tahquamenon Area Schools took up a majority of public comment and became the focus of the most recent Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday night. Local resident Peter Wurdock has been...
Apr 15, 2023 | Features
By Sterling McGinn In an effort to get acclimated with Luce County and meet new acquaintances and contacts, 38th District Senator Ed McBroom paid Newberry a visit on Friday, April 7. Accompanying McBroom was former 37th District Senator Wayne Schmidt, who now serves...
Apr 10, 2023 | Features
By Sterling McGinn Newberry resident Jalen Taylor, had always wanted to join the military. The 2022 Newberry High School graduate joined the U.S. Navy after school, and after finding success there, will now be one of an elite crew who will represent the President,...
Apr 4, 2023 | Features
By Carol Stiffler Dozens of cats and a handful of dogs are waiting for homes at the Luce County Animal Shelter. They’re doted on by shelter staff, fixed, vaccinated, and prepared for adoption, but for now, they’re waiting for a forever home. The shelter recently...
