American Legion Post 74’s 22nd Annual Community Buck Pole

The Hugh Allan McInnes American Legion Post 74 of Newberry will hold their 22nd Annual Community Buck Pole on Saturday, November 15, the opening day of whitetail deer firearm season. Beginning at 8 a.m., hunters can bring their bucks to be hung on the pole in the...

Obituaries for the week of 11/12/2025

Donald Gerald Martin August 16, 1956 – November 5, 2025 Donald Gerald Martin, 69, of Newberry, died Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and the care of North Woods Home Care and Hospice. Born August 16, 1956 in...

Michigan DNR and tribes partner for wild rice restoration

By Andy Henion Communications representative, Wildlife Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources Building on a longstanding partnership with Indigenous nations, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is intensifying its commitment to sowing manoomin, a...

Curtis man fights off bear

By Lyle Painter My son, Steve, had an unusually tricky visitor at his home this Halloween. Steve, who lives in Curtis, said the visitor arrived around 11 p.m. “I opened my front door to retrieve my dog’s leash, to let her outside in preparation for our bedtime,” Steve...

Local schools to host annual Veterans Day programs

By Sterling McGinn On Tuesday, November 11, America will honor past and present individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces with Veterans Day. Locally, a number of programs will take place throughout the day. Those will include ceremonies and meals...