MSP announces new Eighth District Commander

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is announcing the promotion of Captain Christopher Gerard to commander of the Eighth District. Beginning October 26, 2025, Captain Gerard now leads MSP field services for the Eighth District, which covers the entire Upper Peninsula....

Michigan AG steps in to support Luce County prosecution amid vacancy

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that the Department of Attorney General has begun managing and supporting prosecutorial functions in Luce County. The Department’s involvement follows the appointment of former Luce County Prosecutor Thomas...

New owners for McLean Sales in Newberry

By Sterling McGinn McLean Sales, a business that has been part of Newberry since 1965, will transfer ownership beginning on Monday, October 20. The store specializes in selling, installing, and servicing home appliances. Ben and Beth Rahilly have purchased the...

Community forum in Curtis to unveil tourism assessment results

Curtis will host a Community Forum on Tuesday, October 21, from 5:30–8 p.m. at the Pine Performance Center, Erickson Center for the Arts. The event will reveal results from the First Impressions Tourism (FIT) assessment, a program that brings first-time visitors to...

Luce County prosecutor Tom Evans to leave post

By Sterling McGinn Luce County will again be without a prosecutor. Last week, new Luce County Prosecutor Tom Evans announced his intent to leave the position on October 6, 2025. Evans, a 28-year attorney, was appointed to the position with a term beginning on January...