Bump-n-Run this weekend

The ever-popular Bump-n-Run is back at the Luce County Fairgrounds this weekend with an event that starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Events range from youth to powderpuff to adult, and only requires a $50 entry fee – plus a car that can handle some damage. Newberry...

COVID cases continue to increase in LMAS counties

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is twice as transmissible as the COVID we were dealing with one year ago. From March 1, 2020 to September 16, 2020, Luce, Mackinac, Alger, and Schoolcraft counties had a total of 103 cases of COVID-19. In July 2021, a total of 15 cases of...

Understanding the wolves in your woods

By Nancy Warren Science shows that the Michigan wolf population has remained stable within a range of 600-700 animals for the past 12 years, with wolf packs remaining constant with an average of 4-5 animals. The reason: biology. Wolves have low reproductive rates....

Understanding the Delta variant

A Message from LMAS District Health Department We are writing to you to provide information about COVID and the Delta Variant. We want you to understand the current situation in our region, and are asking you to consider protecting yourself, your family, and your...

New Curtis clinic under construction

A ground breaking ceremony for the new Manistique Lakes Family Clinic in Curtis took place Tuesday, August 17. Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, which operates the clinic, has already demolished the former clinic building. Patients who normally see health care workers at...

Luce County Commission authorizes millage renewal requests

Sterling McGinn  A number of millage renewal requests were on the agenda of the regular monthly Luce County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, July 20 at 4:30 p.m. A total of four renewal questions will be placed on the November 2021 ballot. All four are millage...