Lady Indians dominate Rudyard in opener

By Dan Hardenbrook The new season got off to a strong start for the Newberry Lady Indians, who thrilled the hometown fans with a convincing 48-36 win in the 2025-2026 season opener. The final gap was closed by a late Bulldogs rally after the Lady Indians built a game...

Trail camera captures mother cougar with kittens

Nine months after two cougar kittens were documented in the Upper Peninsula, a new trail camera photo indicates the elusive animals are still alive and living with their mother. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources verified the Dec. 6 photo of an adult cougar...

Sault Ste. Marie advances major 30M hotel project

By Steve Stiffler The Sault Ste. Marie City Commission received a strong assessment of the city’s finances, advanced a major hotel development and moved forward on zoning updates during its recent commission meeting. Commissioners unanimously accepted the city’s...

Lisa Garrett honored as Breastfeeding Peer of the Year

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Lisa Garrett, a long-time breastfeeding advocate and Senior Breastfeeding Peer Counselor with LMAS District Health Department, has been awarded the Breastfeeding Peer of the Year for the Upper Peninsula Region of Michigan. The award was presented...