A program at the Larch Corrections Center is a proving ground for the state's effort to remake the prison system †to transform it from revolving-door warehouses into factories for solid citizens.
Woman of the Year nominations sought The Courier is accepting nominations for the River Valley’s Outstanding Woman of the Year. Nominations may be submitted by anyone. The form is in Wednesday’s edition of The Courier and should include a detailed explanation and reason for nomination.
In a small Midtown studio covered in photos and flowers of Hawaii, Louise Leiola Aquino Galla throws out her hand, extending her thumb and pinky, and laughs.
Boys' girls' hoops tourney schedule gets extra-busy. In past years, the road to Lansing in the Michigan high school boys’ basketball tournament has offered few chances for rest. That’s not the case in 2008, when a shift in the girls’ season to winter has required the mingling of two tournaments.
FOX LAKE – Fox Lake Cub Scout Pack 83 graduated seven of its members to Boy Scout Troop 128 at a “blue and gold” dinner event. Jim Miessler of Fox Lake had the honor of seeing his son Colin be part of the group. He has been leader of the Second Year Webelos.
CURTIS †The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board voted Monday to close the Curtis Elementary School in the face of a deepening budget crunch. Prior to the 5-2 vote, several parents of Curtis students threatened to send their children to other school districts. There are 77 students enrolled at the school.
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