Mar 30, 2026 | Features
The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education heard a disappointing update on the condition of the historic high school building and accepted the retirement of a longtime teacher and staff members at their regular monthly meeting, which took place on Monday,...
Mar 20, 2026 | Features
Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers responding on snowmobiles in whiteout storm conditions Monday helped deputies from the Luce County Sheriff’s Office rescue a stranded snowmobiler in the remote, northern part of the county. During the...
Mar 14, 2026 | Features
By Sterling McGinn Yoopers have endured a snowy winter for sure, and several devastating fires have raised discussion about keeping fire hydrants accessible during winter. As the streets are cleared by the Village of Newberry crews after fierce storms, that critical...
Mar 4, 2026 | Features
By Michael G Beaulieu, MD Medical Director, LMAS District Health Department March is National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to preventing the second-deadliest cancer in the US. Many of us have already seen our awareness of CRC increase in...
Feb 24, 2026 | Features
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education accepted the retirement of a longtime employee Jane Freeborn and approved several new hires for the district at their February regular meeting. The meeting took place on Monday, February 16 at 6...
Feb 16, 2026 | Features
By Sterling McGinn Exactly 100 years ago, the Newberry community was faced with a dilemma—where are we going to put the new high school? Residents voted to pass a bond proposal for its construction, and the high school was built where it still stands today. Now,...
