Road work in progress

Sep 11, 2023 | Features

By Sterling McGinn This summer saw the beginning of earthwork on Luce County Roads 410/407, which is being funded by a $6 million Michigan EDC grant that was secured by Deer Park resident John Waltman. This first phase will improve the roadbed and realign portions of...

Can Columbus Township survive?

Sep 5, 2023 | Features

By Sterling McGinn The Columbus Township Board is facing an uncertain future. So far, only one individual of the five-member board has decided to run for reelection, which will leave four open seats for the general election in November of 2024. No one has stepped...

Growing young leaders in the Curtis 4-H Civic Club

Aug 20, 2023 | Features

By Tracie Abram Students going into grades 3-7 attended the 4-H Civic Club provided by Mackinac County 4-H Volunteer Ethel Wells and Mackinac County MSU Extension 4-H Program Coordinator, Tracie Abram.  The students met twice per week during the Three Lakes Summer...

Material delays push back starting date for TAS school year

Aug 11, 2023 | Features

By Sterling McGinn Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) has announced that the start of the upcoming school year will not begin until Monday, September 11. A delay in the arrival of construction materials needed for the ongoing asbestos abatement and construction projects...

Get banded at Loonapalooza

Aug 6, 2023 | Features

By Carol Stiffler Preparations for the first-ever Loonapalooza event, which will be held at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis on August 11, are in the final stages. The event has three main purposes: To celebrate and teach about loons, raise awareness of the...