Stas Venglevski brings accordion music to Curtis

Jan 17, 2026 | Features

By Carol Stiffler Last week, 18 accordion players arrived to Curtis for a week-long rehearsal and recording event under the direction of world-renowned accordionist Stas Venglevski. Venglevski had already been to Curtis a handful of times, performing at the Erickson...

Mental health challenges in rural areas

Jan 16, 2026 | Community

By Dr. Michael Beaulieu LMASDHD Medical Director In rural communities, we pride ourselves on independence, hard work, and taking care of our own. Those values have helped generations weather difficult times. But when it comes to mental health, they can sometimes make...

Tahquamenon Area Schools receives $2,000 hunger-relief grant

Jan 16, 2026 | Schools

Tahquamenon Area Schools was recently awarded a $2,000 grant to fight childhood food insecurity by the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies (MFBFoC) and Michigan Farm Bureau Agent Charitable Fund (ACF). Grant funds will be used to purchase snacks for students...

Obituaries for the week of 1/14/2026

Jan 15, 2026 | Obituaries

Larry A. Johnson Sr. January 23, 1953 – December 30, 2025 Lifelong Newberry resident, Larry Allen Johnson Sr., died Tuesday evening December 30, 2025 at his residence. Larry was born January 23, 1953 in Newberry, son of the late Theodore and Juanita (Rodgers) Johnson...

Newberry boys basketball wins against rivals

Jan 14, 2026 | Sports

The Newberry Boys Varsity Basketball team got back on track with two big wins in the last week, improving their season record to 4-2. The wins were extra sweet for the Indians, who defeated two of their fiercest rivals. In Friday’s matchup against the Munising...