TAS Band program continuing despite loss of director
Band class has been a joyfully noisy event at Tahquamenon Area Schools, but nearly fell silent this year after the last minute resignation of the school’s music instructor.
Joseph Rahilly’s conservation legacy
The late Joseph Patrick Rahilly, one of Newberry’s most honored and well-respected citizens, is usually remembered for his genial customer service in his role as a local grocer.
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Scouts serve at Camp Hiawatha
Several scouts and families from the eastern UP helped with various projects including splitting wood for campfires, removing damaged trees, chipping branches, mulching areas to prepare them for tree planting, and lots of general cleaning.
Newberry fire trucks damaged on 4th of July
One of the trucks, Tanker No. 2, was backed into a village light pole by a firefighter during the open house after the Independence Day parade. The accident resulted in damages estimated at $48, 563.20.
Getting to know you: Kevin Erickson
A familiar face in local law enforcement has accepted a new position for Luce County. Former county sheriff and commissioner Kevin Erickson will now serve as the new 911 Coordinator/Emergency Management director taking over the helm from Chris Peterson.
Scouts participate in International Scout Rally
Even though the event has not yet returned to the attendance levels of a few years ago, more than 280 scouts were on the grounds for the weekend’s events.
Just Bill – Why cartoons are important
Jean Plantu has been drawing editorial cartoons for French newspapers since the 1970s. Plantu was telling me that irony and satire help us think about things.
Howie’s girl
Nineteen years ago, a litter of kittens were born under a trailer home near Gladstone, Michigan.
Pentland reviews fireworks issues
Fireworks have been a trending subject at recent Pentland Township board meetings, and they were once again on the agenda of the September meeting.
TAS hires high school principal
After a lengthy search for a 7-12 grade principal, the Tahquamenon Area School (TAS) Board of Education voted to hire Brian Sikkenga—a familiar face to the Newberry school system and community.
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Sports
Eagles sweep cross country meet
Engadine cross country Coach Tracy Germain had every reason to smile after the Eagles swept both ends of the Eastern U.P. Conference Jamboree opener in Newberry on Sept. 19.
EAGLES WIN!
The long wait for a win is finally over in Engadine. For the first time since October 24, 2019,
Engadine cross country at Manistique
It was a solid outing for Leah French as she placed eighth in the Manistique Invitational cross country meet on Wednesday.
Outdoors
Former DNR director honored for lifetime of conservation work
Some people talk about the importance of taking care of the natural world around us; Dr. Howard Tanner – former director of the DNR and longtime fisheries champion and educator – is one such person.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park annual Harvest Festival
The annual Harvest Festival at Tahquamenon Falls State Park will take place this Saturday, September 24 at the Lower Falls from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Proposal would increase Chinook salmon stocking in Lake Michigan
After decades of fish stocking decreases to balance the alewife and Chinook salmon populations, the DNR is seeing good indicators that a modest stocking increase may be warranted in Lake Michigan.
