Newberry, Engadine boys basketball players earn EUP All-Conference honors

Mar 9, 2026 | Sports

By Steve Stiffler Players from Newberry and Engadine were among those recognized when the 2025-26 Eastern Upper Peninsula All-Conference Boys Basketball Team was announced, highlighting several standout performances from local athletes during the winter season....

Johnson named EUP Player of the Year; three Newberry players earn All-Conference honors

Mar 8, 2026 | Sports

By Steve Stiffler Newberry sophomore Gracie Johnson has been named Player of the Year for the Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) All-Conference Girls Basketball Team for the 2025-26 season after an outstanding year leading the Indians. Johnson averaged 23 points per game,...

The great migration of diver ducks

Mar 6, 2026 | Outdoors

By Tim Callahan In the late fall while traveling over the Big Mac, if you glance down over the guardrail, you’ll notice thousands of diver ducks. They’re called divers for their ability to dive through deep water to feed on mussels, clams, aquatic plants, and small...

Bay Mills Community College plans new allied health facility

Mar 4, 2026 | Around the U.P.

Bay Mills Community College plans to construct a new Allied Health Facility aimed at addressing regional healthcare workforce shortages and expanding educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in the medical field. The 36,000-square-foot building will be...

Engadine and Newberry meet again in Districts

Mar 4, 2026 | Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook A third showdown between local rivals will highlight this year’s Girls MHSAA Division 4 District 101 Tournament, which tips off with semifinal games tonight and concludes with the championship contest on Friday. After earning the top seed, the host...