Dial-A-Ride driver needed in Luce County

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority is looking for a second part-time driver for the Luce County area. Currently, Dial-A-Ride is operating with only one driver and is not able to provide transportation for those in a wheelchair. The weekday transport...

Not for sale – HNJH’s quest for non-profit status

By Sterling McGinn On Tuesday, January 16, the Luce County Board of Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting where they heard an update on Helen Newberry Joy’s efforts to become a not-for-profit hospital. The meeting took place at 4:30 p.m. in the Luce County...

TAS to hire resource officer

By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education voted Monday night to hire a resource officer for the district. The vote took place during the regular January meeting, with about 12 members of the public in attendance. Parental concerns have...

After great effort, the county approves 2024 budget

By Sterling McGinn 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. Both meetings took place on Tuesday,...

Road commission seeks grant for 407

By Sterling McGinn To assist ongoing efforts to pave Luce County Roads 407 and 410, the Luce County Road Commission is applying for a federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant through the United States Department of...

Village finds issues with sewer lining work

By Sterling McGinn After a number of sewer mains were relined in the Village of Newberry sewer system, Village Manager Allison Watkins told the council at the December meeting that the company will be coming back to redo portions of the project, though the main parts...