Kitzman brings bold vision to athletic dept.

By Dan Hardenbrook This is part 1 of our exclusive interview with Tahquamenon Area Schools’ new Athletic Director, Tony Kitzman. In part 1, Kitzman talks about the transition, some of his early and long-term projects, and how he plans to overhaul fundraising in the...

Legion baseball earns home win

By Dan Hardenbrook The Newberry American Legion Baseball team picked up their first home win of the 2023 summer season, defeating the Soo Canada Junior Black Sox in a fast paced and crisp 3-2 victory last week at the Curt Knierim Field. The hometown team has found...

Lady Indians softball celebrates season

By Dan Hardenbrook The Newberry Lady Indians Softball team recently gathered to celebrate their 2023 season. A season that plenty of struggles ended on a high note, with the girls winning two of their final three contests, defeating Manistique to wrap up the regular...

Can’t Miss Summer Sporting Events

By Dan Hardenbrook So the school year is over. The MHSAA hosts their final spring tournaments this weekend, and when they conclude, it will officially be summer vacation for the local athletic programs. But just because school is out and teams have packed up until the...

Stars shine: A Track and Field Finals to remember

By Dan Hardenbrook Saturday, June 3 will go down as a landmark day for many of the local individuals and teams who competed at the Upper Peninsula Track and Field Finals in Kingsford. Stars shined on the big stage, picking day to have their best day by stepping up and...

Softball: Lady Indians reach district final

By Dan Hardenbrook The 2023 season had been a frustrating road for the Newberry Lady Indians. It was a road that left them winless until the final week, when things started clocking for Coach Bruce Dake and the ladies. Showing steady improvement despite their...