Feb 16, 2022 | Features
With contributions from Carol Stiffler An order from a federal court in California returned gray wolves, including those in Michigan, to the federal list of endangered species on Thursday, February 10. The ruling means that two state laws governing the ability to kill...
Feb 9, 2022 | Features
By Pete Wurdock A new three-tone triad is now part of Newberry’s historic railroad history. There has been a change in the Newberry train yard after the CN (Canadian National Railway) railroad was sold to Watco. The sale was completed on December 20, 2021. The line...
Feb 2, 2022 | Features
By Carol Stiffler The Tahquamenon area is a playground for snowmobile riders in winter months. Traditionally, these winter guests have gathered at nearby hotels and cabins, riding the trails and passing through town in long trains of adventure seekers. It’s part of...
Jan 26, 2022 | Features
By Carol Stiffler On Thursday, January 20, seven Curtis-area senior citizens gathered in the Curtis Community Building for lunch of chili and cornbread. It’s a routine by now. They sit in the same seats each time. They tease each other about their food...
Jan 19, 2022 | Features
By Pete Wurdock Inside the Luce County Animal Shelter, many small hearts are waiting for a new home. One bigger heart has found her home there. Gloria Caswell is the shelter manager for the no-kill shelter, which took 10 years to build and opened in 2020. Before she...
Jan 12, 2022 | Features
By Carol Stiffler Last week, machinists at Northern Wings were finishing up work on eight tiny stainless steel plungers that NASA ordered. Their ultimate destination is outer space. At the same time, another crew of Northern Wings employees were inspecting items...
