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Newberry High School’s future uncertain but teacher has a plan
The future of the former Newberry High School building is uncertain, but a teacher has a vision to repurpose it for educational use.
Legion seeking donations to secure military display
By Sterling McGinn The American Legion Post 74 of Newberry has spent more than a decade working to...
Dry conditions, lightning to blame for wildfires
The extremely dry conditions in the Upper Peninsula have caused multiple wildfires in the Upper...
2,000 mile walk for mental health
By Sterling McGinn A Lansing, Michigan native is walking 2,000 miles for mental health awareness...
Fallen tree becomes TAS heirloom
By Linus Parr On December 30 and 31, 2019, a storm covered the Eastern Upper Peninsula with heavy...
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New DNR mass timber building on display
The new Department of Natural Resources Newberry Customer Service Center is a 10,000-square foot building designed with nature in mind. Massive wooden columns and beams support the structure, while giant windows stretch nearly floor to ceiling.
Newberry HS softball impresses in debut
The Newberry softball team traveled to Manistique to take on the Emeralds which was a welcome relief to practicing in the gym for the last four and a half weeks.
Obituaries for the week of 4/16/2025
John C. Garavaglia November 20, 1940 – April 12, 2025 John "Jack" Charles Garavaglia, 84, of Rexton, died Saturday morning, April 12, 2025 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and...
Gigiigoo app helps determine safe fish to eat
Users input factors like their age, weight and pregnancy status, and a list of suggested meal limits for different types of fish is generated.
The spring migration is on!
The first wave of hardy diver ducks—like goldeneyes, buffleheads, and mergansers—stage here on their migration north to their spring breeding grounds.
Eagles Track & Field off and running
The Eagles Boys and Girls Varsity and Middle School track teams headed to LSSU for the 4th Annual Yooper Indoor Invitational.
10,000 acres of Hiawatha Forest will be burned
The USDA Forest Service Upper Peninsula Fire and Aviation Management Unit is preparing for prescribed fire operations on the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests.
CLMCD names new grant winners
Several area organizations/individuals were awarded a 2025 grant, which can be used to fund local conservation projects that support wildlife habitats.
Obituaries for the week of 4/9/2025
Annette Ruth Fair September 11, 1958 – March 31, 2025 Longtime Newberry resident, Annette Ruth Fair, 66, passed away Monday afternoon, March 31, 2025 in Newberry, Michigan. The family is deeply...
Let’s hear it for the band
The band program at TAS has undergone significant changes in the last several years that resulted in a drop in the number of students participating in the program.
McMillan Township light poles to be replaced next year
The poles have been in use for approximately 40 years in McMillan Township, though their original home was on a significant landmark of Michigan.
Indians baseball impresses against Sand Creek
If the 2024 season was a nightmare for the Newberry Indians Varsity Baseball team, then Saturday’s season opener had to feel like a dream come true.
DNR urges caution as black bears emerge
As the weather warms, thousands of hungry black bears across northern Michigan will leave their dens and go hunting for food that could include bird seed, pet food and garbage.
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