Mar 28, 2023 | Features
By Carol Stiffler Luce and Mackinac county’s 92nd District Court is one of 10 recipients of an elite federal grant that will establish community court practices in the district. The grant, which is renewable, is for an impressive $419,292 and was given by the Bureau...
Mar 11, 2023 | Features
By Sterling McGinn After announcing plans to remove trees downtown, the Village of Newberry is now seeking input and suggestions for either replanting trees, or for another option for streetscape. Surveying residents and business owners of the community was discussed...
Mar 3, 2023 | Features
By Sterling McGinn Approximately 12 citizens attended the February meeting of the McMillan Township Board to express concerns regarding a recent board decision to hire a lobbyist to secure funds for the 410/407 road paving project. The meeting took place in the...
Feb 21, 2023 | Features
By Carol Stiffler Frustration is mounting at Three Lakes Academy in Curtis, where the small charter school has been dealing with spotty internet coverage for months. The problem was first noticed after Christmas break: the Wi-Fi signal would drop repeatedly in the...
Feb 18, 2023 | Features
By Carol Stiffler For students at Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS), help isn’t just “on the way”. It’s already there. On the southern end of the Newberry High School building, near the shop wing, a suite of offices house The CAMP: Counseling and Medical Place. The CAMP...
Feb 6, 2023 | Features
By Carol Stiffler It’s a great big world out there. In the rural spread of Luce and West Mackinac counties, it can be hard to remember that. But in Newberry and Engadine high schools, it’s a little easier this year: There are currently five exchange students from...
