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Seney comes alive as lumberjack festival brings the community together
SENEY, Mich. (WLUC) - A small Schoolcraft County community of under 100 people hosted a big celebration, more than double the community’s population were in attendance. The 8th Annual Lumberjack Festival kicked off with a parade with several unique rides. The event is hosted by the Seney Historical Society.
Michigan Weekend Weather: High Swim Risk and Warm Temperatures in the Upper Peninsula
Marquette, MI – The National Weather Service has issued a high swim risk for the Lake Michigan beaches in Schoolcraft County late Friday afternoon and evening. Life-threatening waves and dangerous currents are expected. This advisory specifically targets areas like Lakeview Park in Manistique and Seul Choix Point. Residents and visitors should stay out of the water and avoid dangerous zones such as piers and break walls.
Gear Up Gala prepares Schoolcraft County kids for back-to-school
MANISTIQUE, Mich. (WLUC) - Schoolcraft County organizations are working together to prepare students for the upcoming school year. Manistique’s first ever Gear Up Gala took place Wednesday evening. Families lined up for school supplies at the Manistique Middle and High School. The Manistique community teamed up to give pre-K...
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
300 Walnut Street Room 207 Manistique, MI 49854 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REQUESTING Conditional Use Please take notice that a public hearing of the Schoolcraft County Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 2:30PM at the Schoolcraft County Building at 300 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Manistique, Michigan. At this meeting, the Planning Commission […]
Severe Weather Hits Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: Dangerous Currents Expected
Marquette, MI — A high swim risk has been issued for the beaches of southern Schoolcraft County today, as severe weather conditions create life-threatening waves and dangerous currents along the shoreline. The National Weather Service in Marquette has advised residents and visitors to avoid the water and steer clear of hazardous areas such as piers and break walls.
Meet Yoda the tortoise at the U.P. State Fair
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – As always, the U.P. State Fair is full of horses, pigs, goats, and other animals, but there’s another one many may not have seen at a fair before. Yoda the tortoise is the star of a new children’s book. Yoda’s Yooper Adventure tells the story of how he escaped from his Schoolcraft County home last winter, making his way back by braving the weather, staying safe from potential predators, and making friends along the way.
Search goes on for missing Gulliver woman
MANISTIQUE, MI— Police and other agencies continue to search for a Schoolcraft County woman. Kristen Terrian, 39, was reported missing on August 2. Michigan State Police from the Manistique Outpost and Gladstone Post say Terrian was last seen early that morning on Michibay Beach near the Manistique Township Park.
Investigation continues into missing Gulliver woman, officials release photo
GULLIVER, Mich. (WZMQ) – In Schoolcraft County, the search continues for a Gulliver woman reported missing on August 2. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Manistique Outpost and Gladstone Post advise that the investigation is still ongoing for 39-year-old Kristen Terrian. Terrian was last seen at Michibay Beach wearing light blue jeans, no shoes, and a dark green, long sleeve shirt. On August 8, officials released the above image of Terrian.
3 Feeding America food distribution events set for Wednesday
UPPER MICHIGAN, Mich. (WLUC) - Feeding America West Michigan is helping feed families in need in three counties in the U.P. The first mobile food pantry is in Schoolcraft County, at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. Distribution gets underway at 10 a.m. Eastern time. The second event is at the Ontonagon Village...
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