Engadine school board considers bond proposal

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...

TAS Board hires Hollis Yenna as new principal

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...

Bliss, Depew shine at U.P. Wrestling Championships

Jan 24, 2026 | Schools

By John Vrancic For the Newberry News The Newberry wrestlers may be short on numbers, but that didn’t stop them from enjoying a few shining moments in the Upper Peninsula Championships in Marquette on Saturday. Two of their five grapplers reached the podium, with...

Tahquamenon Area Schools receives $2,000 hunger-relief grant

Jan 16, 2026 | Schools

Tahquamenon Area Schools was recently awarded a $2,000 grant to fight childhood food insecurity by the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies (MFBFoC) and Michigan Farm Bureau Agent Charitable Fund (ACF). Grant funds will be used to purchase snacks for students...

2025: A year IN SPORTS

Jan 6, 2026 | Schools

By Dan Hardenbrook Championship teams, record setting performances, one-of-a-kind careers capped off, and a new wave of exciting talent were the sports hallmarks of 2025. Here’s a look back on some of the year’s top athlete accomplishments. Female Athletes of the Year...