A second chance at high school
Just west of the Newberry Post Office, tucked inside what was once a grocery store, a building that at first seems vacant is actually teeming with second chances.
Pine Stump’s newest employee has wheels
There’s a new employee at Pine Stump Drink Shack and Cookery. Their name is. . .well. . . they don’t actually have a name yet but I’ll get to that in a minute.
Top News Stories
Rockets complete trail sign project
By John Griebel Whitefish Township Community Schools Somewhere I heard the adage, “Nothing good happens fast”, so we are pleased to announce what would appear to be a VERY GOOD project for our...
Portage Township may lose supervisor
Fifty minutes into the Tuesday, November 15 meeting of the Portage Township Board, Supervisor Don Reed announced he was done, and left the meeting.
TAS accepts Sikkenga resignation
In a disappointing turn of events, the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education accepted the resignations of Brian and Sarah Sikkenga, upcoming 7-12 principal and kindergarten teacher, respectively.
CR 410 updates discussed at Road Commission meeting
Although some anticipated the board moving forward with the project at the November meeting, there was no board action taken. A number of comments, however, were heard from those in attendance.
Doctor…. Why?
What’s this red spot in my eye?
The trip of a lifetime: U.P. Honor Flight left me speechless
In May of 2017, I had the privilege to accompany my Korean War Veteran grandfather, Rolland Rieger, and 70 more veterans on Mission XII of the Upper Peninsula Honor Flight.
Parents urged to take preventive measures as pediatric beds fill up
Michigan children’s hospitals and pediatric healthcare leaders are raising awareness about a pediatric hospital bed shortage and urging the public to help prevent respiratory illnesses.
David Goudreau named Luce County Veteran of the Year
Northern Wings owner and Luce County veteran David Goudreau is the recipient of the 2022 Luce County Veteran of the Year award.
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Sports
Joe Austin named UP 8 Player Coach of the Year
Add another accomplishment to the Hall of Fame career of Newberry Indians Coach Joe Austin.
High school hockey season begins
Several Newberry athletes take the ice as part of the Manistique Emeralds High School Hockey co-op this season.
Indians’ season ends in Munising
The 8 Man Division 1 Regional Championship game featured two longtime rivals fighting for a spot in the state semifinals, and became what may be remembered as the “Mud Bowl” in Munising.
Outdoors
Conservationists encourage leaf littler
The splendid fall color season leaves a stash of freshly fallen leaves on the ground. They’re important for woodland species including insects, amphibians and small mammals over the cold months.
Firearms season is just days away
Winter doesn’t arrive for another month, but in between autumn and the Winter Solstice therein lies the most highly anticipated season of the year for many: Michigan’s firearm deer season.
DNR launches second Youth in the Outdoors survey
The Newberry office of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a few questions for local youth:
