HNJH will open an Eckerman clinic

Construction of a new health clinic in Eckerman, which will be operated by Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, is underway. The clinic is located on M-28 east of Newberry near the intersection of M-123.  The Eckerman Health Clinic is expected to open in the spring, and will...

Kersh’s Market relocates in Germfask

By Pete Wurdock Kersh’s Market in Germfask, located right on the Manistique River at the intersection of M-77 and Ten Curves Road, has expanded into an unlikely setting: an old church. The market is owned and operated by Jeff and Cathy Kershner, who moved to Germfask...

What’s on the Nov 2. ballot?

What’s on the ballot? Luce County: All townships: Proposition A – a renewal Shall the County of Luce levy a property tax of one (1) mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of five (5) years beginning with the tax year 2022, 2023, 2024,...

Gould City residents share concern over new, proposed quarry

By Carol Stiffler Gould City is tucked neatly away in a township that already boasts one large rock quarry far bigger than Gould City itself. Located on the west side of Lake Milakokia, the limestone quarry originated about 30 years ago. People who own cabins along...

Will your county commissioner change?

By Carol Stiffler The Luce County Redistricting Committee, which is formed and dissolved once every 10 years after the newest census figures are released, finalized a plan to redistrict Luce County after the 2020 Census. The committee consisted of Luce County Clerk...

Local man’s quest to pave part of CR 407 pays off

By Carol Stiffler Deer Park resident John Waltman lives near County Road 407 north of Newberry, about two miles south of where the paved road turns to gravel. That gravel portion extends for nearly 12 miles as the road connects with Alger County. Though it’s...