Fatal crash involving dirt bike and pickup truck in Germfask

Jun 22, 2026 | News

A crash involving a dirt bike and a parked pickup truck on M-77 Sunday night resulted in the death of a Germfask man. On June 21, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police Manistique Outpost responded to a reported traffic crash on...

Michigan youth employment laws see major updates

Jun 9, 2026 | News

Michigan teens looking for summer jobs may find new opportunities this year, but families and employers should also be aware of significant changes to the state’s youth employment laws. Recent updates to Michigan’s Youth Employment Standards Act have...

Newberry woman arrested for home invasion

Jun 5, 2026 | News

Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Post arrested a woman for allegedly unlawfully entering a home in Newberry and stealing property from within the residence. On June 3, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., troopers were dispatched to a report...

Newberry teacher resigns after accusations of misconduct

Jun 4, 2026 | News

By Carol Stiffler A Newberry teacher has resigned after being confronted with allegations of sexual misconduct at school with students. Social Studies teacher David DeVries, 60, of McMillan, was initially placed on leave by administration at Tahquamenon Area Schools...

Special statement from Tahquamenon Area Schools

Jun 4, 2026 | News

NEWBERRY, MI — The Tahquamenon Area Schools has issued the following statement: On Wednesday, May 27, the Tahquamenon Area Schools became aware of allegations involving a middle school teacher’s conduct in the classroom. The district immediately began reviewing the...

Michigan halts Pentland Township’s wastewater project

Jun 1, 2026 | News

By Sterling McGinn Pentland Township is unable to establish a lagoon system, the state of Michigan said, and the township has abandoned the project. At the May 19 regular meeting of the Newberry Village Council, Village Manager Allison Watkins told the board that she...