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School bond under discussion; Griffis to retire

Feb 17, 2021 | Schools

By Sterling McGinn  The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education met Monday, February 15 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Trustees Bruce Klusmeyer and Lawrence Vincent arrived later in the meeting, and trustee Michelle Zellar was not in attendance. No members of the...

Nance signs with Madonna University

Jan 13, 2021 | Schools, Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook Engadine Senior Lineman Nick Nance just put the last feather in the cap for his high school football career. Following a final season that saw him achieve great success despite his team’s struggles, Nance will play college football. He signed a...

UPSSA picks 2020 All-UP football teams

Dec 23, 2020 | Schools, Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook It was truly a dream season for Newberry Indians Defensive Tackle Ivan Oswald. The senior and team captain led the Indians both on the field and off, and for his efforts, Oswald has been named to the Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters...

Kristine McCraren appointed to TAS Board

Dec 9, 2020 | Schools

By Carol Stiffler Local realtor and appraiser Kristine McCraren was appointed to the Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education at a special meeting held on December 2. She takes over a vacancy left behind after former board president Brian Rahilly resigned. Rahilly...

TAS debates who learns online

Nov 18, 2020 | Schools

By Tom Hoogterp The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education met in the cafeteria November 16 with ample spacing between participants. Trustees Jeff Puckett and Jon Brown, as well as more than 50 community members attended via Zoom. All in attendance knew that...

Veterans Day program at Newberry High School

Nov 10, 2020 | Schools

Unfortunately, due to the Covid Pandemic, the annual Veterans Day Assembly at Newberry High School will not be held. To honor and recognize local veterans several senior students teacher Randy Griffis have created an online presentation for Veterans Day. It is...