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Legacy of the Seney Fire: Remembering the 1976 disaster
By Sterling McGinn A lightning strike on dry, old vegetation in the summer of 1976 started a...
Michigan hunters face major changes to firearm and archery seasons
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan deer hunters will see several changes...
Tahquamenon schools vote to close athletic field due to vandalism
By Carol Stiffler The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education held a marathon meeting on...
Remote camera study confirms Michigan’s recent wolf population trends
For the first time, researchers from Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of...
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Man faces charges after resisting MSP during hotel break-in
A man was arrested after breaking into a room at the Paradise Lakefront Lodge, stealing approximately $3,040 in cash, and then later resisting arrest.
Legacy of the Seney Fire: Remembering the 1976 disaster
Triggered by a lightning strike in July 1976, the Seney Fire became Michigan’s most destructive and costly blaze since 1908, consuming approximately 72,000 acres.
Man arrested for hammering MSP car on Sugar Island ferry
A man has been arrested after damaging a Michigan State Police (MSP) patrol vehicle with a hammer while aboard the Sugar Island Ferry and resisting arrest.
Judge Brian Rahilly seeks re-election for 11th Circuit Court seat
Newberry native and 11th Circuit Court Judge Brian Rahilly is running for re-election. Voters will see his name on the ballot for this November’s general election.
Engadine schools faces budget gap following pandemic
Engadine Consolidated Schools is facing budget challenges as the school works to balance the district’s finances following the loss of federal COVID-era funding.
Newberry infrastructure updates: downtown work and projects
Downtown stump removal has begun, wastewater plant site clearing starts late September, and an appliance recycling event is set for Sept 26.
Newberry and Engadine face setbacks in Week 1 high school football
Newberry and Engadine both suffered decisive losses during their 2026 high school football season openers.
Obituaries for the week of 8/26/2026
Paul Norman Buckler May 15, 1958 – August 22, 2026 Heaven just gained an angel with one of the most memorable smiles (though those closest to him may call it a smirk). Paul Norman Buckler of South...
Michigan hunters face major changes to firearm and archery seasons
Michigan is implementing significant changes to its 2026 deer hunting season, including new universal antlerless deer license limits and the introduction of optional digital kill tags.
Newberry Council tables Safe Routes to School grant vote
The Newberry Village Council has tabled their decision to sponsor the Safe Routes to Schools grant proposal recently brought forth by a local committee.
Village of Newberry begins tree stump and concrete work
The Village of Newberry is scheduled to begin removing tree stumps and repairing concrete along Newberry Avenue, between E. Truman Street and Railroad Street.
Newberry increases home game admission prices, students free
Newberry Athletic Department is raising home game admission prices for the 2026-2027 school year, starting with this weekend’s football opener.
Tahquamenon schools vote to close athletic field due to vandalism
During a marathon meeting on Monday, Aug. 17, the Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education voted to close the district’s athletic field due to extensive vandalism.
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