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Michigan residents urged to take precautions against tick-borne diseases
Michigan residents are advised to take precautions against tick bites, as Lyme disease and anaplasmosis cases have increased dramatically over the past five years.

APPROVED: Tax abatement for new senior living project
The agencies approached both municipalities in hopes of securing tax abatement, which would consist of a service charge in lieu of real estate property taxes – also called ad valorem taxes.

Kids Tackle Party returns in 2025
The Kids Tackle Party is back after its future was in question when previous organizers disbanded in 2024.
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Obituaries for the week of 2/26/2025
Marissa Lasslett With heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved daughter and sister, Marissa Lasslett, 27, on February 3, 2025. Marissa was the best parts of her parents, Jason & Jennifer...

Highline announces fiber optic expansion
Highline Internet has announced the continuation of its significant investment in expanding fiber internet access in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The pizza fanatics of Naubinway
The Loebachs are passionate about family, food, and community, somehow blending all three.

State program brings fourth graders to Michigan parks
The DNR is funding Nature Awaits, a program dedicated to hosting outdoor learning sessions for fourth grade classes at state parks.

Sherbrook named 2025 NCF Officer of the Year
Robert Sherbrook was selected as Newberry Correctional Facility’s 2025 Correctional Officer of the Year.

Obituaries for the week of 2/19/2025
David Joseph Hilliker March 26, 1957 – February 12, 2025 Longtime Newberry and recent Grand Marais resident, David Joseph Hilliker, 67, died peacefully Wednesday evening, February 12, 2025 in the...

Where are they now? Dennis Walker
We caught up with 2002 Newberry High School graduate Dennis Walker, who is now retired from the Air Force and living in Alaska.

U.P. natives deserves U.P. support ‘Green and Gold’ in theaters now
“We made ‘Green and Gold’ to tell a story that reflects the values of small-town communities—hard work, family, and resilience,” said producer Davin Lindwall.

Collaborative U.P. moose study launched
Despite their majestic status, Michigan’s moose have faced significant challenges over the past century.

Book club can be your alibi
You have been cordially invited to attend the inaugural meeting of Book Club is My Alibi, a brand new book club making its debut.

Influenza A is wreaking havoc across the area
The particularly vicious influenza A is in its prime, both locally and across the country, taking otherwise healthy people by surprise with its ferocity.

Engadine’s Taylor to run for NCMC
After bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Taylor finished his Engadine running career by leading his team to second place in the state.