(Mail)man’s best friend

Feb 4, 2024 | Features

By Sterling McGinn Residents living in the Upper Peninsula especially 125 years ago endured harsh winter living conditions. But they still needed to receive and send mail—even if there was a blizzard. During those long U.P. winters, it could take two months for mail...

TAS resource officer set to begin this week

Jan 28, 2024 | Features

By Sterling McGinn Recent concerns regarding vandalism, vaping and other illegal activities within the school district has warranted some type of law enforcement presence within the hallways. The new Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) and Luce County Sheriff’s Department...

Depew released from Mary Free Bed

Jan 18, 2024 | Features

By Carol Stiffler Ace Depew slipped on the ice in his driveway on December 15, 2023, hitting his head with so much force it caused traumatic brain injury. It was a terrifying emergency. His accident was the third horrific and life-changing event in a few short months;...

Can winter be saved?

Jan 14, 2024 | Features

By Carol Stiffler At long last, here’s some wintery weather. Enough inches of snow cover some areas that sledding is possible, and snow plows have emerged from hibernation. It’s a welcome relief. “Last fall and early this winter it was really warm and we were not...

Court of Dreams: Newberry basketball goes to the NBA

Dec 31, 2023 | Features

By Dan Hardenbrook As they filed in the doors of Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit—home of the Detroit Pistons—the Newberry boys and girls basketball teams didn’t know what to think. Some couldn’t believe they were even there. Others were overwhelmed with...