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TAS Superintendent announces retirement
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education meeting ended with...
Long Winters North is set in Newberry
By Carol Stiffler For the second time in almost eight years, Newberry is the setting for a...
Zoning ordinance public hearing at November Village meeting
By Sterling McGinn The November Village of Newberry Council meeting will begin with a public...
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...
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Annual Historic Photo Show on July 3 and 4
The 22nd Anniversary of the Historic Photo Show sponsored by the Tahquamenon Education Foundation will be held in the basement of the old Community Building July 3 and 4.
Legion Post 74’s “Big Hall” renamed after James Lone
American Legion Post 74 of Newberry honors James Lone by renaming the ‘Big Hall’ in his honor. Ceremony held on June 28.
Local Fourth of July festivities
The communities of Newberry, Curtis, Naubinway, Hulbert, Paradise, and Grand Marais are ready to celebrate with festivities of parades, fireworks, food, and more.
Portage Township pays cash for groomer building
The Portage Township Board voted 3-2 to approve the 2025 budget and write a check for $125,295 to purchase a 40 x 74 foot groomer building for $135,000.
TAS board hires new staff members for upcoming school year
Several new faculty members for Tahquamenon Area Schools were approved for hiring at the Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education meeting.
Village assures residents that lead letters are precautionary measures
All Newberry Water & Light customers will receive a letter in their next bill regarding the potential for lead in their home water supply.
Local bakery funds snack shack for area youth
The project, which has gone viral on TikTok, aims to provide ready-to-eat foods and essentials for young children who may not have enough food.
Newberry players shine in inaugural U.P. All Star Baseball Game
A pair of Newberry players were a part of history earlier this week, participating in the 1st Annual U.P. All Star Baseball Game.
Team effort revives Lake Superior lake trout populations
Native lake trout populations in Lake Superior have made a remarkable comeback, thanks to a collaborative conservation effort.
Lake Superior safety buoys deployed
Three climate monitoring and maritime safety buoys have been deployed for the season from the south shore of Lake Superior.
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.
Ashley Freed earns Apple CEI Ambassador title
Ashley Freed, a 4-H program coordinator, has been recognized as an Apple CEI Ambassador for her commitment to expanding access to opportunities in education.
Natural barriers to keep geese off Michigan shores
Goose poop is a major source of E. coli in Michigan’s state parks. While there is no foolproof way to prevent geese from leaving their droppings on waterways, property owners can discourage them.











