Apr 3, 2026 | Schools
Three Lakes Academy was recently awarded a $3,000 grant to fight childhood food insecurity by the Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Agent Charitable Fund (ACF) and the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies (MFBFoC). Grant funds will be used to purchase healthy...
Mar 31, 2026 | Schools
By Steve Stiffler The Engadine Consolidated Schools Board of Education voted to enter a $15,00 pre-bond agreement with SiteLogiQ in a quest for a statewide infrastructure grant to fund school repairs. That vote was decided at the board’s March 18 meeting. SiteLogiQ...
Mar 15, 2026 | Schools
By Sterling McGinn Newberry resident Barb Bennett is a familiar face at the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium at Newberry Schools. With her daughter serving as the Varsity Girls Basketball coach and her granddaughters playing on the team, she spends plenty of time cheering from...
Feb 20, 2026 | Schools
Engadine Consolidated Schools has been awarded a $50,000 MiSTEM Playbook Mini Grant to expand science, technology, engineering and math learning opportunities for students across Mackinac County and the eastern Upper Peninsula. The grant, awarded through Michigan...
Feb 4, 2026 | Schools
By Steve Stiffler Discussion at the January Engadine school board meeting focused on long-term facilities planning and an unexpected transportation expense affecting the district’s finances. Board members reported progress on early planning for a potential school bond...
Jan 30, 2026 | Schools
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education voted to hire a new K-6th grade principal at the board’s January monthly meeting held on Monday, January 26. The meeting was delayed one week due to weather conditions last Monday. Newberry High...
