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Local Fourth of July festivities
The communities of Newberry, Curtis, Naubinway, Hulbert, Paradise, and Grand Marais are ready to celebrate with festivities of parades, fireworks, food, and more.

‘Yooper Castaway Crew’ of Scouts goes to Florida
Sixteen EUP Scouts — who called themselves the “Yooper Castaway Crew” — headed to Sea Base near Key West, Florida.

Managing walleye on Big Manistique Lake
There are plenty of walleye in the lake, according to fisheries biologists with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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One school, One Book: It’s reading month
The entire K-6 student body gathered for an assembly on March 3 when the “One School, One Book” initiative was announced at Tahquamenon Area Schools.

Obituaries for the week of 3/12/2025
Wilow Eve Cripe February 23, 2025 – March 2, 2025 Baby Wilow Eve Cripe, born Sunday, February 23, 2025, was taken too soon from this world on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette...

100th anniversary of Newberry Ave. fire
On March 2, 1925, part of Newberry’s business district was devastated by one of the most disastrous fires in Luce County history.

What’s caused a plunge in school spirit?
Although the restrictions from the pandemic have finally subsided, students at Engadine are still battling with the effects the lockdown had on them.

New walkway will help everyone get to Agate Beach
This project finally came together in January 2025 when the Burt Township Board approved the purchase of a portable, rollout access pathway.

Obituaries for the week of 3/5/2025
Raymond W. Gibbons December 10, 1951 – March 1, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond (Ray) W. Gibbons, 73, of Curtis, Michigan. Ray was born on December 10, 1951 in...

Girls district tournament tips off tonight
Girls basketball teams start their postseason tournaments tonight, and a local rivalry will highlight semifinal action on opening night.

Snowshoe treks to falls were hot
By Sterling McGinn The Upper Tahquamenon Falls is breathtaking any time of year, but the view of the frozen water and ice formations make a winter visit extra special. In the 1930s, getting to the...

Marijuana tax payments distributed in Michigan
Over the next few days, 108 cities, 36 villages, 80 townships, 74 counties and 4 tribes will receive nearly $100 million in payments from the Marihuana Regulation Fund.

Luce County drops sanctuary status
Luce County is no longer a sanctuary county. Now the county has documented its intended sanctuary status, too.

Newberry’s Pavey to play at St. Norbert
Senior offensive/defensive lineman Ethan Pavey announced last week that he has committed to play football for St. Norbert College in Wisconsin.

Cameron added to U.P. All Star football game
Engadine senior Hunter Cameron, a multifaceted football talent for the Eagles, has been added to the roster for this year’s U.P. All Star Football Game.