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Power outage in Village due to transformer failure
An unexpected power outage due to the failure of the village’s sole transformer, leaves residents in the dark for nearly 18 hours.
Report marked splake to DNR
The fall fishing season for splake is coming soon! Splake fishing in the fall on Lake Superior is...
TikTok video empties school
By Carol Stiffler A Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) student posted a desperately sad video on...
Census work sparks fast-moving rumors
By Carol Stiffler When a U.S. Census Bureau worker was on the ground in Curtis recently, word of...
Make way for harvesters
By Carol Stiffler It’s harvest season. That’s true for hobby farmers, currently busy picking and...
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New car seat laws in effect
New car seat laws are in place in Michigan. The Michigan State Police have shared key changes that parents and caregivers should know.
Obituaries for the week of 4/2/2025
Danny Blankinship September 28, 1956 – March 27, 2025 Danny Blankinship a lifelong resident of Newberry, Michigan, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, March 27, 2025 at the Golden Leaves...
Mackinac Bridge closure causes fuel shortage in Sault Ste. Marie
A temporary fuel shortage is impacting Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, due to disruptions in fuel deliveries caused by the earlier closure of the Mackinac Bridge.
Field research: In pursuit of Rudyard’s white owl
The white owl prefers large open fields with a high perch to watch over its hunting grounds, and Rudyard has a lot of flat alfalfa fields, fence rows, farm buildings, silos, and tall trees – perfect habitat.
Public vs. private school debate reignites
The debate over how public and private schools measure up in athletics is a hot topic. But the much-whispered conversation took center stage at this past weekend’s MHSSA Championship weekend for girls basketball.
Research team tracks collared moose in the U.P.
Researchers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are using GPS tracking to study why the region’s moose population has stalled, aiming to uncover key factors affecting growth and conservation efforts.
Individual income tax returns due in less than a month
To date, more than 2.1 million returns for the 2024 tax year have been processed, providing more than $1.61 billion in refunds.
14U team battles through wild season to victory
The Bandits finished the 2024-2025 campaign as one of the state’s best local house hockey teams with an overall record of 42-5.02
Obituaries for the week of 3/26/2025
Roseanna Lee Booth September 23, 1946 – March 22, 2025 Lifelong Newberry resident, Roseanna Lee Booth, 78, died Saturday morning March 22, 2025 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital surrounded by her...
Share your stories of the Seney National Wildlife Refuge
Do you have a personal connection to the refuge? An interesting experience? A favorite place? A memorable moment? The refuge wants you to share!
Dzelak recognized for 50 years of service to Legion
One individual who is always available and willing to lend a hand is Jim Dzelak, who is now going on 50 years of service to the American Legion Post 74 of Newberry.
TAS shares details of new entrance project
The project will start when summer break begins and will focus on the area between the village sidewalk to the front of the school.
Lola the pug running for a triple crown!
For two years in a row, local pug Lola has been crowned queen at the Bluegrass Pugfest, and she’s looking for a threepeat!












