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‘Yooper Castaway Crew’ of Scouts goes to Florida
By Christopher Cox, Advisor When the cold breezes of February hit, local Scouts hit the beaches,...
Managing walleye on Big Manistique Lake
By Carol Stiffler Big Manistique Lake is not what she used to be. Anglers remember the good old...
APPROVED: Tax abatement for new senior living project
By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Village Council and the McMillan Township Board each approved tax...
Kids Tackle Party returns in 2025
By Sterling McGinn The Kids Tackle Party, one of Newberry’s most popular annual events, is back....
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Tahquamenon Area Schools votes to close campus
Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education discusses closed campus policy, new hires, and updated student handbook for upcoming school year.
LSSU welcomes back Newberry volleyball ace Elisa Rizzoli
Elisa Rizzoli, an international exchange student who was a volleyball powerhouse for the Newberry Lady Indians two seasons ago is back to play volleyball at Lake Superior State University.
State inspector to oversee building permits in Luce County
The State of Michigan will be handling building permits and inspections—at least for a while.
Newberry Indians mourn loss of coach and educator James Depew
James Depew, a beloved coach and teacher at Newberry High School, left a lasting impact on generations of students and athletes.
New fisheries biologist aims to protect Lake Superior resources
Meet Audrey Baetz, the new Fisheries Biologist for Lake Superior, focusing on inland waters and complex fishing regulations in Michigan.
Obituaries for the week of 8/27/2025
Ernest “Bob” R. King August 16, 1942 – August 12, 2025 Lifelong Naubinway resident, Ernest "Bob" Robert King, died Tuesday morning, August 12, 2025 at his residence in the presence of his loving...
Skoolie U.P. event offers unique family experience in Newberry
Skoolie U.P., a family-oriented summer celebration featuring around 100 converted school buses, took place in Newberry this year.
Newberry High School’s future uncertain but teacher has a plan
The future of the former Newberry High School building is uncertain, but a teacher has a vision to repurpose it for educational use.
Newberry/Engadine fall sports schedules
2025 Fall high school sports calendars for the Newberry Indians and the Engadine Eagles.
Researchers discover 62-year-old lake trout in Lake Superior
Researchers document the oldest known lake trout in the Great Lakes, 62 years old, indicating long lifespan and thriving population in Lake Superior.
Luce County blueberry picking was big business
Wild blueberry picking is an annual August event for many Yoopers, who enjoy escaping to the north woods in search of berries in the hot summer sun.
$10,000 grant awarded to Newton Township Fire Dept.
The Newton Township Volunteer Fire Department in Gould City will receive a $10,000 grant from State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council.
Obituaries for the week of 8/20/2025
Ruth Elvera Flatt (Seib) April 30, 1924 – August 9, 2025 Ruth Flatt (née Seib) passed away peacefully on the morning of August 9, 2025, with her husband and sons by her side. She was 101 years old....
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