New playground to be constructed, fundraising currently underway
COOKS – A new playground is in the works for children at Big Bay de Noc School. The district recently announced its plans to fund the construction of Phase 1 of the estimated $185,000 playground. More...
LANSING – The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved last week a limited public wolf harvest in three distinct regions of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. More...
Well, I am going to leave my winter gear handy just in case, because I have given up even trying to figure out what the weather is doing or going to do. More...
MANISTIQUE – Harley H. Nelson, 87, of Delta Avenue, Manistique, Mich., passed away early Saturday morning, May 11, 2013, at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility. Harley was born Dec. 28, 1925, in Niagara, Wis., the son of Brady and Lilly More...
MANISTIQUE – Elmer O. “Pete” Hamiel, of Manistique, Mich., passed away on Wednesday morning, May 8, 2013, at Wooodland Meadows. Pete was born May 29, 1926, in Manistique, the son of Charles Elmer and Rose (Sautter) Hamiel. More...
CURTIS – A Curtis woman was arrested Monday for allegedly breaking into Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn. According to law enforcement officials the woman was apprehended after being locked in her car at the scene of crime. More...
MANISTIQUE – Frederick “Sonny” Minor has been attempting to be part of the Upper Peninsula’s Honor Flight since he first heard about it in 2011. More...
Former employee to face charges for allegedly embezzling funds
MANISTIQUE – A 39-year-old Rapid River resident has been arrested on charges stemming from an embezzlement investigation at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. More...
MANISTIQUE – The Manistique Downtown Development Authority is now free to commence its upcoming and future projects, thanks to the approval of its Tax Increment Financing and Development Plan amendment. More...
As you may recall I bought an old pickup truck a couple of months ago. This miserable old truck is as ugly as sin and as a result of said ugliness it looks kind of tough, and therefore kind of cool. For some reason kids like it. More...
ESCANABA – Bay de Noc Community College announced the names of the students who have earned recognition and membership to the dean’s list for attainment of scholarly excellence during the Fall 2012 and Winter 2013 semesters. More...
Lafe Effect Art Gallery plans preview, opening MANISTIQUE – The Lake Effect Art Gallery will be opening for its second season on May 25. The gallery will again showcase original art works of area artists. More...
MANISTIQUE – Talked about often in the ‘50s and ‘60s, the U.P. Sports Hall of Fame was established in March of 1972 to honor the athletic activities of Upper Peninsula men and women. More...
STEPHENSON – A three-run seventh inning gave the Lady Emerald fastpitch softball team a 10-7 victory over the Stephenson Eagles Monday on the road. More...
Nearing the end of their 2013 season, Manistique will host the Michigan High School Athletic Association Regional Track Meet at the A.F. Hall Stadium today. More...