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TAS board reinstates Canfield after grievance hearing
By Sterling McGinn Deb Canfield, a 36-year administrative assistant of Tahquamenon Area Schools...
Snowload concerns force closure of Tahquamenon Area Schools
By Sterling McGinn A large build-up of snow and ice on the roofs of the Tahquamenon Area Schools...
TAS Board accepts retirements and resignations; update on old high school
The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education heard a disappointing update on the...
Stranded snowmobiler rescued in northern Luce County
Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers responding on snowmobiles in...
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DNR seeks public’s help in eagle death investigation
Michigan DNR seeks public assistance in investigating the mysterious deaths of five bald eagles in the Upper Peninsula’s Garden Peninsula.
Seasonal closure ends for most Michigan roadside parks
MDOT roadside parks in Michigan will reopen on April 28, except for some due to weather or construction. Drinking water will be available later in May.
TAS board reinstates Canfield after grievance hearing
Deb Canfield, an administrative assistant at Tahquamenon Area Schools, was reinstated after a public grievance hearing.
Charlie White’s table damaged at Scott’s Point
Newton Township residents are upset after vandals removed about five pine logs that had been assembled into a rustic table and set of benches at Scott’s Point.
Obituaries for the week of 4/22/2026
Brenda Ann Frazier March 20, 1964 – April 14, 2026 Brenda Ann Frazier, 62, of Gould City, passed away Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, surrounded by her...
Newberry track teams start title defenses
Spring’s track and field season launched last week when the Newberry boys and girls varsity track teams competed in the Rathbun Invitational.
48 park rangers graduate from Michigan DNR Academy
Michigan Department of Natural Resources graduates 48 park rangers from newly formatted Ranger Academy, marking a milestone in comprehensive training.
Private well owners urged to test water after floods
After flooding events, it’s essential to ensure your drinking water is safe—especially if you rely on a private well.
Snowload concerns force closure of Tahquamenon Area Schools
Snow and ice build-up on Tahquamenon Area Schools’ roofs caused a four-day closure due to safety concerns. Snow removal and roof inspection were necessary.
Michigan considers ‘one-buck’ hunting rule
Hunters in Michigan are divided over a proposed ‘one buck rule’ aimed at balancing the buck-to-doe ratio and improving future deer hunting.
Newberry man charged with child abuse offenses
Calvin Marcus Gerwatowski, 19, from Newberry, Michigan, has been arrested by the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit for possession of child sexually abusive material.
Cloverland to stagger rate hikes nearing 20%
Cloverland Electric Cooperative members will see phased rate increases beginning in 2026 following the completion of a comprehensive cost-of-service study.
UP legislators questioned about gas money requests during boycott
Two U.P. legislators were among at least 17 Republicans who requested mileage reimbursements during a weeks-long House boycott, raising transparency concerns as efforts to expand public access to legislative records under FOIA stalled in Michigan.









