Harbor Beach Council adjusts contract for Police Chief



HARBOR BEACH —- Tensions were high at the Harbor Beach City Council meeting on Jan. 18. After approval of the agenda, January 3rd and January 12th administrative meeting minutes and the approval of the bills, the floor was opened up to citizens for comment. The big ticket item of the evening, Resolution 2011-09, was the approval of the Police Chief’s […]

DAVID L. GISEL

1956-2011

David L. Gisel, age 54, resident of Port Austin, died unexpectedly Friday, January 28, 2011 at Oakwood Heritage Hospital in Taylor, MI. He was born June 13, 1956 in Detroit to Albert and Dorothy (Crane) Gisel. David was united in marriage to Sharon Leavine on April 27, 1985 at the United Protestant Church in Port Austin. He was a member […]

EMMA HELENA PETERSON

1920-2011

Emma Helena Peterson, 90 of Port Hope, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on September 16, 1920 in Port Hope, the daughter of the late August & Louise Rink. Emma and Herman Woodke were united in marriage on June 8, 1942 and farmed the family farm until his death in May of […]

JAMES E. SHAW

1938-2011

James E. Shaw, 73 of Forestville, passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1938 in Detroit, the son of the late James A. and Dorothy (Umbreit) Shaw. James served in the US Army as Military Police. He enjoyed playing softball, horseshoes and was an avid sports fan. He kept stats and knew […]

Bad Axe High School shows spirit with a Childhood Summer



Bad Axe High School is hosting its annual Snow Carnival this week. This year the high school students will be traveling back to the good old days of their “Childhood Summer.” To show their school spirit, the Hatchets will be participating in a variety of dress up days: Crayon Day, Boo-Boo Day, Cops and Robbers Day, Make Believe Day, and […]

Chronic disease self-management program offers important health strategies to Harbor Beach residents



BAY CITY — Region VII Area Agency on Aging has announced an upcoming self-management class today, offering opportunities for people with chronic diseases like arthritis to take better control of their conditions. The popular PATH Program is scheduled to begin Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at the Harbor Beach Community Center, and will continue to offer numerous upcoming classes in various […]

Caseville Public School getting tech upgrades




CASEVILLE — Although he’s leaving, he’s making sure Caseville Public Schools has updated technology. At their meeting last week, Superintendent Dr. Daniel Tighe, EdD, told the Caseville Board of Education a new server, paid with grant money, should be in place in February. The new piece of equipment should meet needs for the next five years, he noted. He informed […]

Sebewaing Rotary names winner



Pigeon District Library launches adult winter reading program



The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Weekly prize drawings are being held and participants are invited to the endof program party in March. Congratulations to Aaron Eichler and Betty Licht – our Week 1 winners in our Adult Winter Reading Program. Aaron received a free book along with a […]

Thumb Cellular office staff goes ‘Casual for a Cause’



It’s been another exciting year for the employees at Thumb Cellular as they participated in the Casual For a Cause effort. Each Friday the employees at Thumb Cellular have the option to wear jeans to work in exchange or a $2 donation to the Casual Fund. At the end of the year, each of the four Thumb Cellular offices select […]