Six years after the old Thompson Outpost burned down, Barb and Dean Wood, have opened Woody's Outpost in the same location. The market has everything from gas, beer, wine, grocery items, bait and tackle, and a soon to come, pizza and a deli, serving up unique food items.
The Schoolcraft County EDC, and the Manistique Merchant's Association partnered to celebrate the store opening with a First Dollar presentation, and a one year membership to the MMA. Pictured here are (left to right): Magan MacArthur (MMA) Barb Wood, Dean Wood, Alan Barr(EDC), and Don Erickson(EDC). Studio 906 was recently presented with a "first dollar" from the Schoolcraft County Economic Development Corporation and a first-year membership to the Manistique Merchants Association from the MMA. Studio 906 is owned by Ashley Winkel and opened in the fall of 2015. The business employs several others in the salon: Jennifer Lancour (top cosmologist), Melissa Weber (nail technician), Kylee Weber (apprentice), and coming soon, Becca Bowers. It is a full-service salon, offering hair design services, hair and scalp treatments, complete nail services, waxing, and tanning packages. In front, from left to right: Kylee Weber, Magan MacArthur (MMA), Ashley Winkel, and Alan Barr (EDC). Jennifer Lancour, in back, Melissa Weber and Don Erickson (EDC).
The Schoolcraft County Economic Development Corporation recently presented a "First Dollar", and the Manistique Merchants' Association presented a first-year membership, to Troy's Auto Repair. Troy Bassett is the owner of Troy's Auto Repair, having purchased the old Fannin Oil property in 2015. Bassett is a third-generation mechanic, and he and his team offer full-service automotive repairs, as well as plows. "I'm excited to be able to offer my services to the residents of our area," said Bassett. "We've seen great support since we've opened." The Merchants' Association meets the first Tuesday of the month, at 8 a.m., in The DownTowner. The Schoolcraft County EDC meets the first Wednesday of the month, at 3:30 p.m., also at The DownTowner. From left to right: Don Erickson, EDC, Magan MacArthur, MMA, Troy Bassett, Alan Barr, EDC, and Steve Fannin.
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