News across Schoolcraft County
YES… still open for business
The city has long planned to close the intersection of Main, South Cedar, and River streets, but an exact date was not available. On Monday morning, residents and businesses were surprised by the extent of the closure. The detour routes traffic around the closure via Highway M94.…
Limestone Financial Credit Union announces new Garden branch
MANISTIQUE – Limestone Financial Credit Union (Limestone FCU) is proud to announce it has secured the property at 6364 State St. in Garden, Mich., which is currently undergoing a full remodel to become Limestone FCU’s permanent branch location. This investment reflects Limestone…
Flannel Fest
MANISTIQUE – Dig out your flannels and join others on Manistique’s Westside as they gear up to host the highly anticipated annual Flannel Fest on Sept. 26. This lively event, taking place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, promises an unforgettable day filled with fun,…
Join the watch party
MANISTIQUE - For countless years, Urania has watched over generations of students at MHS, now it’s our turn to watch over her. The MHS graduating Class of 1922 presented her as a gift to MHS to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles (June 28, 1919), officially ending…
Congratulations to State Savings Bank
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STATE SAVINGS BANK celebrating 75 years of business - - all in the same building. I discovered the picture shown in one of the boxes left by Billie. It’s a postcard dated June 20, 1918 addressed to Walter Johnson and signed “Well, So long, Conrad J.” The…
Flashback
From September 24, 1992, issue of the Pioneer Tribune. Parents Johanna Worley and Cathy Creighton (l-r) discuss the health curriculum that will be presented to this year's fifth graders at Lincoln School by teacher Brenda Fleck. You must be logged in to access the full version of…
The Archives
50 years ago September 23, 1976 More than two years after the ashes of the old courthouse were cleared away, Schoolcraft County dedicated its $2,173,549.63 replacement Saturday. The modern two-story building won’t be open until next month, however, as workmen complete the…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Letter Concerning Democratic Integrity and Oversight; I am writing to express my concern regarding the ongoing erosion of public trust and ethical standards within our federal government, specifically concerning the actions and financial dealings of Donald Trump. A…
Seul Choix hosts an adventure apostolate troop
On Sept. 19, Seul Choix Pointe Lighthouse hosted an all-day visit by Troop 216 from the Troops of St. George in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The 27 Scouts enjoyed a comprehensive history briefing from volunteer Maudie Lockhart. The group participated in a hands-on tour that highlighted…
Manistique REMEMBERS
MANISTIQUE – Every Sept. 11 we all take a minute to reflect back on that tragic day. Most of us can say I know exactly where I was and what I was doing. On Friday, the All Vets of Schoolcraft County hosted a 9/11 Memorial Program at Triangle Park across from the post office. In…
NAHSS takes center stage: A British-style hill sheep show comes to Manistique, Sept. 18-20
MANISTIQUE - The North American Hill Sheep Show (NAHSS) is a pretty unusual event in the U.S. because it is deliberately modeled after traditional British hill-sheep shows, rather than a typical American county-fair livestock show. The event is coming to Manistique and will take…
Manistique’s newest officer is sworn in
MANISTIQUE - Manistique Public Safety welcomes James Bona of Pinckney, Mich., as its newest Public Safety Officer. A graduate of Albion College, Officer Bona recently completed the NMU Regional Police Academy, Class 08-26, on Aug. 14. The 15-week program delivered hundreds of…