Luce County dissolves parks and rec board amid controversy

By Sterling McGinn Recent issues with the Luce County Parks and Recreation Department prompted county commissioners to dissolve the parks and recreation board of directors and merge the director position with the government building and grounds maintenance position....

Prosecutor seeks to remove Judge Rahilly from criminal cases

Alger County Prosecutor Robert Steinhoff is asking the courts to remove Judge Brian Rahilly from handling any criminal cases in Alger County. The request comes after private text messages surfaced showing Rahilly allegedly trying to pressure prosecutors into plea...

2025 Luce-West Mackinac County Fair canceled

By Sterling McGinn This year’s Luce-West Mackinac County Fair will not take place. According to fair board Vice President Henry Conway, the board decided to cancel the annual fair due to health reasons and a lack of officers being able to be present. “With the...

Pine Center readies for 10-minute play festival

By Bill Diem A new form of theater is emigrating this year from Indiana to the Pine Theater in Curtis: the 10-minute play. “My granddaughter in Indiana is very involved in a 10-minute play festival there every August,” said Ethel Wells, who is co-ordinating the...

Village may partner with sheriff for part-time deputy

By Sterling McGinn The Village of Newberry is considering a partnership with the Luce County Sheriff’s Department to secure a part-time deputy to patrol the village. Village Manager Allison Watkins said she’s had several conversations with Luce County Sheriff Eric...

Portage Township pays cash for groomer building

By Carol Stiffler The Portage Township Board voted 3-2 to adjust the 2025 budget and write a check for $125,295 at a special meeting held Thursday, June 19. The meeting began at 9:04 a.m., ended at 9:24 a.m., and was immediately followed by the signing the closing...