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AT&T hands up on rural landlines
Telephone giant AT&T announced plans this week to entirely discontinue landline service in almost all states, including Michigan.
Climate change, resource officers making a difference
It has been only two months since the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) resource officers began walking the district hallways, but there’s already a noticeable change.
How Lucy Seitz accidentally found fame
Lucy Seitz accidentally found fame through TikTok and now has over 1.1 million followers. Some brands have signed her to represent them or flown her out to hair and beauty events.
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Road commission seeks grant for 407
Luce County Road Commission Engineer and Manager Stuart McTiver said the road commission is applying again for the grant after a good portion of the dirt work was completed last summer.
Getting your littles ready to read
I am always looking for a new library service to support our community. One service, called TALK, came to my offers learning activities for parents to use with children.
Village finds issues with sewer lining work
Watkins is negotiating with the company to have the warranty extended on the liner, which currently expires after one year. She wants the company to scope all lines before the warranty expires.
Manistique Lake dam may become Schoolcraft’s responsibility
“The days of manipulating lake levels are over,” Walker said. EGLE will fine any individual who tampers with the dam, and the person may be subject to jail time.
Emeralds lose to high-flying Jets
Converting turnovers in the neutral zone into odd-man rushes toward the Manistique net, the Jets were able to score twice in the first three minutes of the contest.
Meet David Hopper, new Luce 911 emergency manager
Dave Hopper, who served as the post commander for the Newberry Michigan State Police Post for many years, took the position nearly two weeks ago. He is taking over from former manager, Kevin Erickson, who left the position earlier this year.
O’Neil nabs 100th win, NHS wrestling shines
Hayden O’Neil had a day to remember. He was a perfect 5-0 in matches. His undefeated day included three wins that took less than one minute each. O’Neil also earned his 100th career Varsity win, a milestone many wrestlers never reach.
The return of the Curtis Fish Coop
Up to 1,200 rainbow trout are loaded into an underwater “coop”, a 50-foot-by-50-foot enclosure, and kids catch them left and right. In the fishing competition at the end, kids win massive prizes.
Big Lake dam controversy roils again
The dam that regulates the water level on Big Manistique Lake is again the subject of controversy.
Obituaries for the week of 12/20/2023
Shirley Jean Kisabeth April 18, 1939 – December 12, 2023 Shirley Jean Kisabeth, 84, a former resident of Curtis, died December 12, 2023 after a 25-year battle with breast cancer. Shirley died at her...
Six lessons from the movies
Movies inspire me, challenge my assumptions, change my views, break my heart, lift my soul, and, yes, even teach me life lessons. I will share several lessons with you, for better or worse.
Enchanting owls: Your guide to Michigan’s winter birds
These owls spend the winter in Michigan each year for its warmer, balmier weather, which is considerably warmer than the northern boreal forests and Arctic tundra they left behind!
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