Jun 23, 2021 | Features
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education is beginning the process of placing a school bond proposal on the November 2, 2021 ballot. The board approved the preliminary qualifications of the bond application at their regular meeting held...
Jun 16, 2021 | Features
By Carol Stiffler The patient experience at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and its clinics will soon have a much different feel. The hospital is launching multiple projects this summer, including renovation of their Newberry interior and demolition of the Manistique...
Jun 9, 2021 | Features
By Carol Stiffler Engadine dairy farmer Jonathan Miller knows he offers the lowest starting salary for a local farm position. At $10.50 per hour, his crew is built of men who appreciate farming, animals, and the flexible schedule. The trouble is, he’s been running at...
Jun 2, 2021 | Features
By Sterling McGinn Thirty-eight seniors turned their tassels and received their diplomas at the Newberry High School (NHS) commencement program held at the football field on Friday, May 28. It is the second year in a row that Newberry hosted an outdoor graduation. The...
May 26, 2021 | Features
By Carol Stiffler Step inside the new Pine Performance Center on the grounds of the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis, and you can feel the thrill of what’s about to happen. The theater is ready now, with comfortable seating, state-of-the-art lights and sound,...
May 19, 2021 | Features
By Carol Stiffler A burn ban is in place across the Upper Peninsula, sparked by typical spring conditions with dry brush and vulnerable pine trees. A lack of rain isn’t helping, though rainfall would only reduce the fire risk for a few days, according to Michigan DNR...
