By Ryan Schlehuber
Scott Roguska, in his quest to become an established film producer, is helping to complete a documentary on Donald R. Burgett, a World War II veteran and author.
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Mackinac County commissioners have prepared a $6.3 million budget for 2009, and it can be reviewed at the clerk's office. A public hearing will be Thursday, December 11, after which commissioners are expected to adopt the budget. More...
Representative Gary McDowell will have office hours Monday, December 8, in St. Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie, and Petoskey. The schedule follows: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. More...
Leading Great Lakes advocates are calling for federal leadership and funding for "ecological separation" of the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River basin to protect both great watersheds from the perils of invasive species. More...
The following dispositions are from 92nd District Court in St. Ignace November 25, Judge Beth Gibson presiding. Arresting agencies are in parentheses. More...
Commodities food will be distributed in the Eastern Upper Peninsula Wednesday, December 10, through Friday, December 12. More...
Police are seeking owners of stolen property recovered following an arrest in Kinross, and they are also seeking information from people who may have bought merchandise from the man who was arrested. More...
The 63,000 unemployed Michigan workers who have exhausted their federally-funded unemployment benefits from this summer should receive letters with instructions for obtaining the newly approved federal benefit extension within the next two to three More...
The streets have been opened to snowmobiles in Sault Ste. Marie this year. The move was put in place by City Commission Monday, December 1, to welcome snowmobile enthusiasts to visit city lodging, restaurants, and entertainment. More...
The EUP Employment and Training Consortium is seeking applicants interested in becoming a member of the local Workforce Development Board. More...
By Bill Cook Upper Peninsula Extension Forester
Slash is logging debris left in the forest after a harvest. Sometimes it's called logging residue. Slash can serve a range of purposes. The term "waste" would not be a good descriptive choice. More...
Local volunteers are needed to help low to moderate income families file 2008 taxes and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit. Volunteers must complete Internal Revenue Service (IRS) training. More...
Why any new stimulus plan should boost spending on infrastructure and education.
By David R. Francis Christian Science Monitor
What the American economy needs is spenders. It needs big spenders, such as states and municipalities, to build bridges, pave roads, and keep garbage trucks running and police on the beat. More...
A breaking and entering took place at Ryan's Towing on Culley Drive in Kincheloe between Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16. More...
By Nick Vitale Fisheries and Wildlife Management Lake Superior State University
Good things happen when the interests of scientists and sportsmen overlap. More...