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Great Lakes face new threat as bloody red shrimp population grows
By Eric Freedman Capital News Service Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive the...
TAS board faces backlash over early special education changes
By Carol Stiffler At Monday’s regular meeting of the Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education,...
TAS receives grant for bike library and safety program
By Sterling McGinn Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) has received a mini grant through the Safe...
Kids get a free taste of flying with EAA’s Young Eagles program in Newberry
By Carol Stiffler On Sunday, June 7, 2026, five planes from the western end of the U.P. will buzz...
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Great Lakes face new threat as bloody red shrimp population grows
The bloody red shrimp, an invasive aquatic species, has been found in all five Great Lakes, including Lake Superior, where it was first detected in 2017.
Historic Photo Show returns to Newberry for Independence Day
The Annual Historic Photo Show is returning for Independence Day in Newberry and will take place in the basement of the old community building this 4th of July.
Hendrickson retiring from council
At next month’s Newberry Village Council meeting, a longtime council member will be missing after announcing his retirement during the council’s June 16 meeting.
Obituaries for the week of 6/24/2026
Rev. Cheryl A. McNeill July 19, 1954 – June 17, 2026 Reverend Cheryl Ann McNeill, 71, of Newberry, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the home of her sons, Patrick and Ted, in Gwinn. Cheryl...
ECS Board of Education launches search for new superintendent
Engadine Consolidated Schools Board of Education is quickly seeking a new superintendent following the resignation of Superintendent Alvesteffer.
Newberry sends two to first-ever volleyball all stars game
Newberry’s own senior libero, Olivia Birk and Aliya Taylor, an All UP selection last season, will suit up for Team Black as a middle hitter.
Village receives grant funding for wastewater plant storage tank project
The Village of Newberry received word that they have won a grant of $1,330,000 for their wastewater treatment plant storage tank project.
TAS board faces backlash over early special education changes
Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education has decided to close the early childhood education room for students younger than kindergarten age.
Fatal crash involving dirt bike and pickup truck in Germfask
A fatal accident occurred on M-77 near Grant Road in Germfask when a 33-year-old man operating a dirt bike collided with a parked pickup truck.
Portage Township Board approves TLA’s orchard sign plan
The Portage Township Board has voted to allow Three Lakes Academy to install a sign in front of the apple orchard west of the school building.
Paradise community seeks input on future at pasty dinner
With $10,000 in local funding and a matching $10,000 grant, volunteers are asking questions aimed at discovering what they think and feel about Paradise.
Curtis celebrates Turtle Day with games and prizes
Curtis celebrates Turtle Day with fun and games throughout the town as shops and businesses become “Turtle Stops” with games for all ages.
Newberry golf teams celebrate state championships
Newberry Boys and Girls golf teams celebrate state championships and record growth in the program at their end of season banquet.








