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By Carol Stiffler Engadine dairy farmer Jonathan Miller knows he offers the lowest starting salary...

Fire danger high

By Carol Stiffler A burn ban is in place across the Upper Peninsula, sparked by typical spring...

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Can winter be saved?

Can winter be saved?

At long last, here’s some wintery weather. Enough inches of snow cover some areas that sledding is possible, and snow plows have emerged from hibernation.
It’s a welcome relief.

Newberry had all the bells and whistles

Newberry had all the bells and whistles

Their loud noises alerted the residents of shift changes and lunch periods of the mills and factories, fire or other disasters, the beginning and end of a school day and Sunday church services.

Obituaries for the week of 01/10/2024

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

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

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.

Road commission seeks grant for 407

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

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

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.