Over budget and unreasonable: School work bids rejected
The project changes will not be approved until the school board is given detailed plans of the revised projects.
Discipline questioned at TAS
By Sterling McGinn School was dismissed just a few hours after it began on Thursday, December 14, after one or more...
The farm that grows Christmas happiness
Merle and Caroline Anderson are living an extraordinary life and can’t comprehend the concept of retirement. To walk away from a job you love is difficult. To let go of a legacy is another story.
What’s it like to call 988?
In the midst of a personal crisis, many people find it nearly impossible to reach out for help. A 2022 study conducted by OnePoll asked 2,000 Americans how far they’ll go before asking for help, and 77 percent of respondents said they wait until the situation is an emergency.
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Wrestlers endure long day in Esky
After nearly 13 hours, it came down just a few seconds for Hayden O’Neil. There was plenty of waiting in between plenty of wrestling.
Obituaries for the week of 01/10/2024
Reynold Robert Cox April 14, 1964 – December 17, 2023 Reynold Robert Louis Cox, 59, of Duncan passed from this life Sunday, December 17, 2023 in the Encompass Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas. He...
Make 2024 our best year yet
Each year our collection grows, new educational and entertaining programs for all ages are brought in. Help us make 2024 our best library year yet.
After great effort, the county approves 2024 budget
Prior to the beginning of their December meeting, the Luce County Board of Commissioners held a budget hearing to review the proposed 2024 fiscal year budget prior to its approval during the regular session.
Winter 2024 – MSU Extension 4-H workshops
Attention teens and employers: Mackinac, Luce, and Schoolcraft 4-H staff have planned a Tri-County Meet the Future Skill Building and Job Fair for 14-19 years olds.
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.