Recent ice storm creates chaos

Apr 8, 2025 | Features

By Carol Stiffler Local schools were closed Monday, and some remained closed on Tuesday, in the wake of one of the most serious ice storms in Michigan’s history. Massive power outages occurred in the Eastern Upper Peninsula—at one point on Monday, nearly 25% of...

LMAS and Pathways detail 2024 efforts

Mar 30, 2025 | Features

By Sterling McGinn The Luce County Board of Commissioners heard annual reports from the LMAS (Luce, Mackinac, Alger, Schoolcraft) District Health Department and Pathways Community Mental Health at their March 18 regular meeting. Nick Derusha administrator for LMAS,...

‘Yooper Castaway Crew’ of Scouts goes to Florida

Mar 15, 2025 | Features

By Christopher Cox, Advisor When the cold breezes of February hit, local Scouts hit the beaches, but not for the typical get away that most Yoopers expect in the depth of winter. Sixteen EUP Scouts — who called themselves the “Yooper Castaway Crew” — headed to Sea...

Managing walleye on Big Manistique Lake

Mar 11, 2025 | Features

By Carol Stiffler Big Manistique Lake is not what she used to be. Anglers remember the good old days of dropping a line into the murky green water and reeling in a satisfying walleye. These days, the water is clearer (thanks to prolific zebra mussels) and warmer...

APPROVED: Tax abatement for new senior living project

Mar 4, 2025 | Features

By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Village Council and the McMillan Township Board each approved tax abatement ordinances, the next step forward for the proposed Newberry Senior Living project. The ordinances were approved by the Newberry Village Council at their regular...

Kids Tackle Party returns in 2025

Feb 24, 2025 | Features

By Sterling McGinn The Kids Tackle Party, one of Newberry’s most popular annual events, is back. Formerly held by the Tahquamenon Sportsmen’s Club, the future of the of the party was in question when the club disbanded in 2024. “The thought of the tackle party ending...