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POSTCARD MEMORIES: American magnate brought lumber boom to area

POSTCARD MEMORIES: American magnate brought lumber boom to area

Henry Williams Sage capitalized on profitable industry by building sawmill in 1854
LETTER: Today's politicians should heed Jimmy Carter's message

LETTER: Today's politicians should heed Jimmy Carter's message

The former U.S. president, who died a few days ago, said human rights are 'the very should of our sense of nationhood,' reminds letter writer
BEYOND LOCAL: Former student turns historic school into modern home

BEYOND LOCAL: Former student turns historic school into modern home

family connection was one of the main reasons she knew she needed to pick up the property
COLUMN: The history of knitting — a thread

COLUMN: The history of knitting — a thread

Craft's popularity picked up around 14th century, exploded following 1589 invention of mechanical knitting machine
Good morning, Midland! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Midland! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Woman who immigrated to Canada now helps others feel at home

BEYOND LOCAL: Woman who immigrated to Canada now helps others feel at home

'Sometimes they come here with no family. For me, it’s a way to give back from one immigrant to another,' says Mary Ogenyi-Igoche
Serious snowmobile crash closes trail in Tay Township

Serious snowmobile crash closes trail in Tay Township

Trail 309 closed at Elliott Side Road following crash Saturday afternoon
Local authors share 'deep thoughts' to combat mental health struggles

Local authors share 'deep thoughts' to combat mental health struggles

'We hope this is a book people can come back to if they are going through a certain event in their life,' says co-author of Deep Thoughts from The Shallow Pool
COLUMN: Time to read! Here are my top five books of 2024

COLUMN: Time to read! Here are my top five books of 2024

'Reading is the best. It’s the one activity that can take you so many places without ever leaving your house,' writes columnist
Upcoming Tiny budget approval to address resident's concerns over septage, property taxes

Upcoming Tiny budget approval to address resident's concerns over septage, property taxes

'My costs have doubled due to this situation,' says resident who relies on a holding tank that needs to be pumped out monthly