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Tebo, Herbert to return for second interview
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) board of education has narrowed their...
New CTE shop room at TAS
By Sterling McGinn The April 21 meeting of the Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education began...
Newberry adopts zoning ordinance draft
By Sterling McGinn For the first time in its’ history, the Village of Newberry will have zoning...
Pentland flushes engineering firm in sewer lagoon project
By Sterling McGinn The Pentland Township Board has voted to approve an agreement with Hubbell,...
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2025 in the Village of Newberry
Newberry Village Manager Allison Watkins shared a list of accomplishments made in 2025 at the village and village manager levels.
Village council approves new manager contract
The Newberry Village Council approved a new two-year employment contract for Village Manager Allison Watkins and adopted several budget and public safety measures.
LSSU Banished Words list for 2026
Lake Superior State University releases its 50th annual Banished Words List, a humorous commentary on overused and misused words in language.
Wrestlers grapple in tough Munising meet
It was rough going for a young and shorthanded Newberry wrestling team in Munising on Saturday. Despite all that, the Indians had a few shining moments in the Munising Holiday Super Duals.
Obituaries for the week of 12/31/2025
Ronald Lee Rushford August 19, 1948 – December 24, 2025 Ronald Lee Rushford, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home on December 24, 2025. Ron was born on August 19, 1948, to the late William and...
‘Meteorological bomb’ shocks, awes U.P
The storm caused mail service to be suspended, and several streets were impassable, with many vehicles getting stuck in the drifts.
Watkins picked for rural leadership program
Newberry Village Manager Allison Watkins is one of 31 rural community leaders who will undertake a new 12-month program to increase retention rates in leadership positions in their communities.
Seney Christmas Bird Count returns to track winter birds
Join the Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Seney, and contribute to the study of winter bird populations.
Lifestyle choices, not just technology, impact US life expectancy
Life expectancy in the U.S. is increasing, but slower than in other developed countries. Lifestyle choices and public health policies play a crucial role.
Engadine Schools’ budget amendment reveals healthy fund balance
Engadine Consolidated Schools Board of Education received positive news on their budget and academic progress.
Emeralds’ comeback falls short in overtime defeat
The Emeralds fought back from behind to take the lead before Fenton scored a stunning shorthanded goal in the final minute to force overtime.
Newberry Christmas under the lights cold but enjoyable
Despite frigid temperatures on Saturday, Newberry’s Christmas Under the Lights event was a big success with a large number of adults and children bundled up but enjoying the holiday spirit.
Man arraigned for child abuse, surveillance charges
A Grand Marais man faces multiple felony charges, including child sexually abusive activity and using a computer to commit a crime.








