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New senior living complex could relieve housing shortage
By Sterling McGinn A new senior housing project has been proposed for the vacant land east of the...
Managing cormorants on the Big Manistique Lake
By Carol Stiffler This spring, agents with the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Services (APHIS)...
HNJH nurses to receive DAISY Awards
Nurses at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center will soon be honored with The DAISY...
TAS to begin superintendent search
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education will soon begin their...
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Tractor parade, races, at Engadine Old Iron Show
The former Engadine Tractor Show has returned as the Engadine Old Iron Show.
Obituaries for the week of 8/6/2025
Murvle Franklin Payton May 21, 1943 – July 31, 2025 Longtime Newberry resident, Murvle "Murv" Franklin Payton, 82, died Thursday morning, July 31, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette. Born May 21,...
Meet the owl banding duo at Whitefish Point
The bands provide valuable information on owl migration patterns, such as where they went, how long it took to get there, and what the bird weighed.
Portage Township creates pocket prairie for wildlife
Portage Township is converting 1.5 acres of land into a “pocket prairie” with native plants to support wildlife.
Jace Suriano makes the team
Jace Suriano never played in a baseball game, but he might have done more for Newberry baseball than anyone in recent memory.
From Newberry to Hollywood: Chad T. Wood’s inspiring journey
Chad T. Wood shares his experiences growing up in Newberry, his diverse career in software programming, acting, and coaching, and his passion for life.
Tahquamenon Logging Museum floor fixed, breakfasts back
After repairs to the cook shack floor, the Tahquamenon Logging Museum will resume its Lumberjack Breakfasts in August 2025.
Luce County dissolves parks and rec board amid controversy
The Luce County Parks and Recreation Department has been dissolved due to issues with the board of directors and the resignation of the parks and recreation director.
Newberry track project on hold as costs nearly triple
The track renovation project at Tahquamenon Area Schools has been put on hold due to the worsened condition of the current track, which will now require additional steps to demolish and rebuild it instead.
New bar and restaurant, Muggs, opens in Helmer
The restaurant, which serves a small menu of hamburgers and French fries, will eventually add fish and broasted chicken to the menu.
Fedlhusen to retire, TAS lists off-campus properties
As the K-6 principal at Tahquamenon Area Schools retires, new hires and property sales are discussed at board meeting.
Prosecutor seeks to remove Judge Rahilly from criminal cases
Prosecutor seeks to remove Judge Rahilly from criminal cases after private texts reveal alleged pressure on prosecutors and criticism of law enforcement.
Obituaries for the week of 7/23/2025
Daisy Elizabeth Matlock April 13, 1964 – July 1, 2025 Daisy Elizabeth Matlock, age 61, of Newberry, Michigan, left this life on July 1, 2025, after a prolonged illness. “Liz” was born April 13,...
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