Watkins picked for rural leadership program

Newberry Village Manager Allison Watkins is one of 31 rural community leaders who will undertake a new 12-month program to increase collaboration, recruitment and retention rates in leadership positions in their communities. The Leading Rural Michigan program is a...

Man arraigned for child abuse, surveillance charges

A Grand Marais man has been arraigned on multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Maxwell Bryan Lundquist was arraigned on one count of aggravated child sexually abusive activity, 24 counts of surveilling an...

Michigan’s iconic red, white, and blue plate returns

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced the return of Michigan’s beloved red, white, and blue license plate in celebration of the United States’ semiquincentennial, marking 250 years of independence. Drivers can order the limited-edition plate from...

Historic Lutheran Church to hold final worship service in December

By Melinda VanderSys Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is entering a significant season of change. At a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 28, the congregation voted to close the church building and sell the property. While this is a tender moment in the...