Paving project heats up township meeting

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...

Fostering student wellness at The CAMP

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...

Hosting the world, Five exchange students

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...

Gravelle sets goals for term as sheriff

Jan 27, 2023 | Features

By Sterling McGinn Former undersheriff Eric Gravelle is now officially at the helm of the Luce County Sheriff’s Department in his new role as Sheriff. Gravelle is the 16th person to serve as sheriff since the creation of Luce County in 1887. Though Gravelle is new to...

TAS buys four new buses

Jan 16, 2023 | Features

By Sterling McGinn Having the largest square-mile school district east of the Mississippi can take its toll on the big yellow buses that transport our youth safely back and forth from school. Due to those needs, the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) district has just...