The second grader who changes lives

By Carol Stiffler Felicity Kuehl is a brave little second grader. The daughter of Kyle and Caitlynn Kuehl, Felicity had been growing out her long brown hair for almost all of her life. She’d had just one six-inch trim. She thought it might be time for another, but...

Moosetache and Illumin8 Youth opens tonight in Old Bank

By Sterling McGinn There is new life to an old and beautiful Newberry building and its purpose is geared towards the benefit of youth. After a long winter of extensive renovations to the former Newberry State Bank building, Illumin8 Youth and The Moosetache is opening...

Library Field Days at TASPL

By Brian Freitag TASPL Director “As a former Army officer, I can truly say to you our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” -Anonymous The reason behind recognizing Memorial Day is...

A visit with the Agate Lady in Grand Marais

By Pete Wurdock Lake Superior earned its name by being a magnificent body of water. With an unprecedented amount of fresh water, and hundreds of mysterious shipwrecks resting its lake bottom, it’s also a rock hunter’s dream. In Grand Marais, Michigan, the rockhound’s...

Local Memorial Day ceremonies

By Sterling McGinn In honor of Memorial Day, the American Legion Posts of Newberry, Engadine and Hulbert have scheduled programs to honor those who have lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. All the programs will be held on Monday,...

Barkers purchase Tahqua Tots

By Sterling McGinn Tahqua Tots, the well-established childcare and learning center in Newberry has been sold and is now known as Barker’s Tiny Tots. Germfask residents John and Marcy Barker officially took over the business on April 22, purchasing it from Quin Curley....