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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...

TAS continues to discuss COVID consequences

Oct 21, 2020 | Schools

By Tom Hoogterp The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board met, masked and distanced, in the school cafeteria Monday, October 19. Trustees Zellar and Puckett participated virtually. The in-person attendees each had a laptop to communicate with their distant colleagues. The 10...

Lady Eagles suspend season after COVID exposure

Sep 2, 2020 | Schools, Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook The Engadine girls JV and varsity volleyball seasons are now on hold after multiple players recently came into contact with a person who has since tested positive for Covid-19. The JV and varsity matches scheduled for Tuesday night at home vs....

The MHSAA lied

Aug 19, 2020 | Schools, Sports

By Dan Hardenbrook This isn’t just about sports. Not anymore. Whether or not you were in favor of fall football, the MHSAA screwed up. The way they came to the decision to move football to the spring was an absolute disaster. The MHSAA organization should be...

Newberry has four EUP Principals’ Award winners

Jun 24, 2020 | Schools

Four members of the Newberry High School Class of 2020 have been named as EUP Principals’ Award winners.  The winners are: Jared Wallace – son of Scott and Lisa Wallace. He will be attending Ferris State University in the fall for surveying. Wallace was active...