Engadine Schools’ budget amendment reveals healthy fund balance

Dec 25, 2025 | Schools

By Steve Stiffler The Engadine Consolidated Schools Board of Education received positive news regarding its amended budget and academic progress during its recent board meeting, highlighting a higher-than-expected fund balance and statewide recognition for improving...

Emeralds’ comeback falls short in overtime defeat

Dec 24, 2025 | Sports

The Emeralds varsity hockey team endured a roller coaster of emotions on Sunday, falling behind, then taking the lead, before finishing just short in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Fenton Griffins at the Little Bear West Arena. The incredible comeback and overtime had...

Newberry Christmas under the lights cold but enjoyable

Dec 23, 2025 | Features

By Sterling McGinn Despite frigid temperatures on Saturday, Newberry’s Christmas Under the Lights event was a big success with a large number of adults and children bundled up but enjoying the holiday spirit. Newberry’s annual Christmas celebration, now organized by a...

Man arraigned for child abuse, surveillance charges

Dec 22, 2025 | News

A Grand Marais man has been arraigned on multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Maxwell Bryan Lundquist was arraigned on one count of aggravated child sexually abusive activity, 24 counts of surveilling an...

Obituaries for the week of 12/17/2025

Dec 20, 2025 | Obituaries

Rose Terese St. Martin September 9, 1942 – December 3, 2025 Rose Terese St. Martin, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, under the care of their compassionate staff. She was born to Dick and...