Luce County drops sanctuary status

By Carol Stiffler Luce County is no longer a sanctuary county. By some error – presumably on behalf of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – Luce County was listed as a sanctuary county. That label came from ICE, and according to their...

Highline announces fiber optic expansion

Highline, a leading provider of high-speed internet and telecommunications services, announced the continuation of its significant investment in expanding fiber internet access in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is year four of Highline’s initiative to bring...

Influenza A is wreaking havoc across the area

By Carol Stiffler The particularly vicious influenza A is in its prime, both locally and across the country, taking otherwise healthy people by surprise with its ferocity. Some local people reported high fevers, vomiting, and feeling sicker “than ever before” with the...

Obituaries for the week of 2/12/2025

Leroy “Peter D” Derusha February 4, 1947 – January 23, 2025 Leroy Edwin Derusha, known to many as Peter D, passed away at home, in the house he designed and built, Thursday, January 23, early in the morning hours with his family and friends by his side. Pete was born...

Two vintage license plates return to Michigan

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced today the return of the white-on-blue and white-on-black license plates—two popular classic designs. The blue Great Lakes plate and black Great Lake State plate became available Feb. 1. Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in...

HNJH shares plans for renovated clinic

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH) is excited to share plans for significant renovations to its Gibson Family Health Clinic and Walk-In, with completion anticipated in the spring or summer of 2025. These updates will enhance patient care and improve the overall...