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Wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald remembered on 50th anniversary
November 10, 1975 is the date of one of the most devastating maritime tragedies on the Great Lakes: The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Volunteers rally for food aid as SNAP funding halts
By Carol Stiffler Volunteers are working as fast as they can to gather food and funds for food for...
Newberry’s legacy: From hardwood flooring to Atlas Park
By Sterling McGinn Newberry was widely known for producing a number of products decades ago....
Great Lakes whitefish crisis: A looming extinction
By Kelly House Bridge Michigan Few things are as synonymous with the Great Lakes as whitefish....
Historic Toonerville Trolley seeks new home in Skandia
The Toonerville Trolley was an icon of the Tahquamenon country—transporting sightseers and locals...
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Career opportunities highlighted at Newberry Area Career Fair
The Bi-Annual Hometown Career Fair offered students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to explore various career paths and job opportunities in the Newberry area.
American Legion Post 74’s 22nd Annual Community Buck Pole
The Hugh Allan McInnes American Legion Post 74 of Newberry will hold their 22nd Annual Community Buck Pole on Saturday.
Obituaries for the week of 11/12/2025
Donald Gerald Martin August 16, 1956 – November 5, 2025 Donald Gerald Martin, 69, of Newberry, died Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and the...
Michigan DNR and tribes partner for wild rice restoration
The DNR is working with Indigenous nations to restore manoomin, a native aquatic rice by seeding thousands of pounds of it in the western and eastern Upper Peninsula.
Curtis man fights off bear
A Curtis man’s encounter with a bear at his door on Halloween turns a trick-or-treat night into a wild story of bravery and self-defense.
Local schools to host annual Veterans Day programs
A number of programs will take place throughout the day. Those will include ceremonies and meals free of charge for veterans.
New legislation aims to curb DNR’s warrantless property entries
Michigan House legislation requires DNR to obtain search warrant before entering private property. Critics accuse DNR of trespassing and harassment.
Painting and fishing the Grand Marais pier
Of all the places I chose to paint this fall, this place is one of my favorites to paint and fish.
The CAMP’s fruit program returns to TAS
After a one-year hiatus due to construction, funding and available space The CAMP & LMAS are happy to announce there will once again be apples & bananas available to all students at TAS throughout the school day.
Obituaries for the week of 11/5/2025
Genevieve Cousineau December 4, 1926 – October 26, 2025 Genevieve Cousineau, 98, a long time Hiawatha Sportsman Club resident, passed away while under the care of her loving family and North Woods...
Small businesses in EUP receive over $215,000 in grants
Forty-six small businesses across the Eastern Upper Peninsula have received more than $215,000 in direct grants through the final round of the Small Business Support Hub program.
Village Council advances $3.5 million loan for wastewater treatment plant upgrade
The Village Council covered a packed agenda at its most recent meeting, addressing topics ranging from public safety partnerships to infrastructure investments and fiscal management.











