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Stranded snowmobiler rescued in northern Luce County
Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers responding on snowmobiles in...
Local man adopting fire hydrants in the village
By Sterling McGinn Yoopers have endured a snowy winter for sure, and several devastating fires...
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
By Michael G Beaulieu, MD Medical Director, LMAS District Health Department March is National...
TAS Board discusses old high school’s future
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education accepted the retirement...
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Rare glimpse of early 1900s logging equipment: The Phoenix steam hauler
This log hauler was propelled by two skies in the front and tracks at the rear of the locomotive. Two men were in the cab during operation.
Village council reviews blizzard response and safety
The Newberry village council discussed the community’s response to the recent blizzard, which saw two feet of snowfall but no power outages.
Snowmageddon 2026: The cause
A resourceful Girl Scout’s plan to bring on a snowstorm leads to school cancellations and a blizzard, but no one gets hurt.
Stranded snowmobiler rescued in northern Luce County
Conservation officers from the DNR helped deputies from the Luce County Sheriff’s Office rescue a stranded snowmobiler during a severe blizzard in the remote northern part of Luce County.
Obituaries for the week of 3/19/2026
Dawn Marie Jamieson March 25, 1952 – March 14, 2026 Dawn Marie Jamieson, born on March 25, 1952, in Newberry, MI, passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 73. A dedicated nurse aide and medical...
Community rallies to preserve century-old high school building
An advisory committee of residents and school officials held a second meeting to find a plan for the nearly century-old high school building now closed.
Celery City Cagers state champions 100 years ago
Newberry High School’s boys’ basketball team won the Class C State Championship in 1926, defeating St. James of Bay City with a team known as the “Celery City Cagers”.
Community support helps school upgrade gym facilities
Newberry resident takes initiative to improve the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium, securing donations for new rugs and a scorekeeper’s table.
Local man adopting fire hydrants in the village
While we still have a little winter left, Temple encourages anyone who has a hydrant on their property, and is able, to help keep them free of snow this winter and future winters.
Canadian tourist drop prompts Michigan tourism shift
Michigan’s tourism promotion agency, Pure Michigan, remains optimistic and continues to welcome Canadian visitors with open arms.
Obituaries for the week of 3/11/2026
Thomas Schweitzer February 28, 1940 – February 27, 2026 Thomas James Schweitzer, 85, of Curtis, went to be with his Lord Friday afternoon February 27, 2026 at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility...
Columbus Township faces uncertainty after clerk’s resignation
Columbus Township Clerk Jeff Anderson resigns due to health concerns, raising fears of a potential merger with another township.
Newberry, Engadine boys basketball players earn EUP All-Conference honors
Players from Newberry and Engadine were among those recognized when the 2025-26 Eastern Upper Peninsula All-Conference Boys Basketball Team.











