By Pete Wurdock Across America, more students are choosing the trades over traditional four-year degrees, and the value of skilled workers—plumbers, electricians, welders—is clearer than ever. In Luce County, Aaron Weller is putting that belief into practice with a...
By Carol Stiffler Officials with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) killed 470 double-breasted cormorants on Big Manistique this April in multiple visits and destroyed 50 cormorant nests. With 350 active nests counted on the island, and two...
By Sterling McGinn This weekend, America turns 249 years old, and celebrations of our independence will erupt across the country. The communities of Newberry, Curtis, Naubinway, Hulbert, Paradise, and Grand Marais are ready to celebrate with festivities of parades,...
Our most dreaded summer guest – ticks – are here, and in great abundance. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging Michigan residents to take steps to avoid tick bites while enjoying the outdoors. Tick-borne diseases,...
By Sterling McGinn A 101-year-old World War II Veteran received a special birthday present from the American Legion Post 74 of Newberry. The Hugh Allan McInnes Post 74 American Legion Riders (ALR) Chapter presented Albert “Gene” Smith of Germfask a life membership to...
By Dan Hardenbrook Saturday was full of magic and history for the Newberry Indians boys and girls track teams at the U.P. Finals in Kingsford on Saturday. A near picture perfect day set the stage for athletes, coaches, and fans to enjoy an unforgettable moment as both...
