Jul 23, 2025 | News
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...
Jul 18, 2025 | News
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...
Jul 17, 2025 | News
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...
Jul 6, 2025 | News
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...
Jun 30, 2025 | News
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...
Jun 29, 2025 | News
Several new faculty members for Tahquamenon Area Schools were approved for hiring at the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education meeting. The board voted to hire Newberry High School alumnus Claire Neeb as grades 9 and 10 English/Pre-AP teacher. “We are very...
