By Sterling McGinn One of Luce County’s longtime and dedicated employees has officially retired after 42 years of service. Jeanine Stephenson began her career with Luce County in 1981 working first with the Luce County Ambulance Corp. She later became magistrate for...
By Pete Wurdock If Sarah Sumbera had to pick a theme song for her life right now, it would be easy: the classic Def Leppard hit “Pour Some Sugar on Me.” Sumbera is a radio station manager who is becoming a culinary star. Her new business, Sugar Heaven Home Bakery, is...
By Pete Wurdock When a cancer diagnosis invades our lives, most of us are at a loss for what to do about the non-medical aspects. Moral support can be hard to find, and it is easy to feel lonely and alone. But Newberry resident Judy Panula has been easing that burden...
By Carol Stiffler Newberry resident Mikal Doke is someone we should all know. Doke, whose first name is pronounced like “Michael”, is a wife, mother, and teacher who has also committed her spare time to resurrecting the Luce-West Mackinac County Fair. She grew up in...
By Dan Hardenbrook The final sports season of the school year officially started this week, as spring sports teams began practices. The track team has their sights set on accomplishing big things, but needs the community’s help to get there. The Newberry Boys and...
By James A. Surrell, M.D. Every year we celebrate the Irish holiday of St. Patrick’s Day. I am proud to have some Irish ancestry; my mother was 100% Irish. Here’s a brief history of the holiday. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the...
