Mar 3, 2026 | News
From the Michigan State Police Individuals from lower Michigan were arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) following an attempted drug smuggling incident at the Newberry Correctional Facility. On February 28, 2026, troopers from the MSP Sault Ste. Marie Post were...
Mar 2, 2026 | News
Native-born Yooper and fellow UP resident Daryl Schroeder has officially announced his candidacy for Michigan State Representative in the 108th District, launching a campaign focused on strengthening education, expanding mental health services, and tackling the...
Feb 28, 2026 | News
By Steve Stiffler The Newberry Village Council met February 17 and unanimously approved a utility rate adjustment to cover a state-mandated energy program to meet a state-mandated requirement aimed at reducing energy waste. Council members adopted a new electric rate...
Feb 26, 2026 | News
A Luce County man said he had to double-check his ticket before believing he’d won a big Michigan Lottery prize. The 54-year-old player, who asked to remain anonymous, said he plays Fantasy 5 regularly and checked his ticket after the Feb. 2 drawing. “I’ve played...
Feb 23, 2026 | News
By Sterling McGinn Pentland Township has hired a utilities superintendent after a long search. The board voted at their February 11 meeting to offer the job to Shaun Reed following the resignation of longtime superintendent A. J. Downey, who took a position at the...
Feb 16, 2026 | News
By Sterling McGinn About 72 first responders from across Luce and Alger counties gathered February 4 in the Newberry Motors showroom for a specialized training seminar, “Let’s Talk EV Fires,” aimed at preparing local crews for the growing number of electric vehicles...
