Newberry native opens chiropractic clinic in hometown

Apr 4, 2026 | Community

By Sterling McGinn Dr. Jeff Rahilly was still in high school when he decided he would work as a chiropractor someday. A 2018 graduate from Newberry High School, Rahilly followed that dream. On Monday, March 30, he opened his first clinic in his hometown of Newberry....

Three Lakes Academy receives $3,000 grant to fight childhood hunger

Apr 3, 2026 | Schools

Three Lakes Academy was recently awarded a $3,000 grant to fight childhood food insecurity by the Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Agent Charitable Fund (ACF) and the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies (MFBFoC). Grant funds will be used to purchase healthy...

Obituaries for the week of 4/1/2026

Apr 3, 2026 | News

Allyn J. Garavaglia August 6, 1948 – March 27, 2026 Allyn James “Al” Garavaglia, 77, of Naubinway, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, March 27, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Born on August 6, 1948, in Newberry, Al was the son of the...

25-40 year sentence for Michigan State Police arson

Apr 1, 2026 | Around the U.P.

A Florida man has been sentenced to 25 to 40 years in prison following his convictions stemming from a violent 2023 attack on the Michigan State Police post in Sault Ste. Marie. James Itani, 41, was sentenced in Chippewa County Circuit Court after being convicted of...

Engadine schools partner with SiteLogiQ for $8.1M infrastructure grant

Mar 31, 2026 | Schools

By Steve Stiffler The Engadine Consolidated Schools Board of Education voted to enter a $15,00 pre-bond agreement with SiteLogiQ in a quest for a statewide infrastructure grant to fund school repairs. That vote was decided at the board’s March 18 meeting. SiteLogiQ...