National Civics Bee expands to U.P.

The National Civics Bee will be back and expanding in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula for 2025, the Michigan Chamber Foundation proudly announced today. The Bee is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to...

Round Lake proposed special assessment district

By Sterling McGinn Nearly 50 property owners of North Manistique (Round) Lake attended a meeting in the Pine Performance Center at the Erickson Center for the Arts complex in Curtis on Wednesday, November 6 to learn about the proposed special assessment district and...

MSP investigating body washed ashore from Lake Superior

Munising, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is completing a death investigation involving a body that washed ashore from Lake Superior along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Miners Beach. On 11/8/2024 troopers responded to Pictured Rocks...

November is Michigan Craft Beverage Month

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed November as Michigan Craft Beverage Month, encouraging Michiganders to support world-class, locally produced wine, beer, cider, and spirits throughout the holiday season. “Michigan’s multi-billion-dollar craft beverage industry...

Renovated Public library opens Monday

By Carol Stiffler After closing to the public on May 10, the Tahquamenon Area Schools Public Library will re-open on Monday, November 4. Interim Library Director Ross Wine said patrons should expect weekday hours only at the start. The library will be open 8:30 a.m....

Luce County looking for prosecutor

By Sterling McGinn Luce County is in active search mode for a prosecutor following the resignation of Cameron Harwell on October 10, but the current salary may be a deterrent in securing someone for the position. The matter was discussed at the October 15 meeting of...