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TAS approves hiring of two teachers
The hiring of two new teachers, and the acceptance of a resignation took place at the May 17 meeting of the Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education.
Newberry Garden Club disbands
The Newberry Garden Club, which was founded in 1950, dissolved exactly 70 years after its creation.
Fire danger high
A burn ban is in place across the Upper Peninsula, sparked by typical spring conditions with dry brush and vulnerable pine trees.
Obituaries for the week of 5/19/2021
Jean M. (Taylor) Shaffer Jean M. (Taylor) Shaffer, 64, formerly of Newberry, died May 4, 2021 at her home in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Born in Newberry on July 26, 1956, she was a daughter of the late...
Mask requirement for fully vaccinated Michiganders lifted
Fully vaccinated Michiganders no longer required to wear a mask or face covering indoors or outdoors.
1st annual BBQ Battle
Be a part of the delicious food fun at the 1st Annual BBQ Battle, May 22 at the M-28 softball fields. Funds raised will support the Pickin’ on the Pond and Luce County Park and Campground.
Softball team coming out of quarantine
Spring sports quarantines have hit softball harder than any other sport, having taken out multiple players and teams around the Eastern U.P.
Whitefish Township passes school bond renewal
The bond renewal will allow for needed improvements and upgrades to the growing school facility.
Forest home cemetery expansion moving forward
The McMillan Township Board approved and hired a local excavation company to begin the work of expanding Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry.
Newberry man finds missing hiker
“We don’t want people lost out there,” he said. “It’s not very nice to be out in the woods in the U.P. Especially if you’re not prepared.”
Obituaries for the week of 5/12/2021
Steven Cal Severance Steven Cal Severance, AKA "Sevy", age 63 of Kincheloe, Michigan passed away May 3rd, 2021 at War Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born June 20th, 1957 in...
Flying saucer spotted in U.P.
I’ve always loved telling stories, but there is one I rarely share. Mainly because it is improbable and unbelievable, even to me. But there are four of us who had the same experience and saw the same thing.
New telecommunications tower planned near McMillan Ave
A proposed new Verizon tower could make communication easier on the northwestern side of Newberry. The tower was discussed and unanimously approved at the Luce County Planning Commission meeting held April 28.









