Kersh’s Market relocates in Germfask

By Pete Wurdock Kersh’s Market in Germfask, located right on the Manistique River at the intersection of M-77 and Ten Curves Road, has expanded into an unlikely setting: an old church. The market is owned and operated by Jeff and Cathy Kershner, who moved to Germfask...

What’s on the Nov 2. ballot?

What’s on the ballot? Luce County: All townships: Proposition A – a renewal Shall the County of Luce levy a property tax of one (1) mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of five (5) years beginning with the tax year 2022, 2023, 2024,...

Gould City residents share concern over new, proposed quarry

By Carol Stiffler Gould City is tucked neatly away in a township that already boasts one large rock quarry far bigger than Gould City itself. Located on the west side of Lake Milakokia, the limestone quarry originated about 30 years ago. People who own cabins along...

Will your county commissioner change?

By Carol Stiffler The Luce County Redistricting Committee, which is formed and dissolved once every 10 years after the newest census figures are released, finalized a plan to redistrict Luce County after the 2020 Census. The committee consisted of Luce County Clerk...

Local man’s quest to pave part of CR 407 pays off

By Carol Stiffler Deer Park resident John Waltman lives near County Road 407 north of Newberry, about two miles south of where the paved road turns to gravel. That gravel portion extends for nearly 12 miles as the road connects with Alger County. Though it’s...

Village votes to not support the EUP Connect Collaborative

By Sterling McGinn  The Eastern Upper Peninsula Connect Collaborative (EUPCC), an item which has been on many local government and school board agendas, was discussed at the September meeting of the Newberry Village Council. The meeting was held at the Water and Light...