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Hands-on maple syrup project engages Newberry High students
Students in Newberry High School’s biology and physical science classes completed a very practical lesson plan this past spring: they tackled the science of maple syrup.
Introducing Helen Johnson – New HNJH CEO
By Carol Stiffler Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH) has a new CEO, and she’s got just the right...
Forest Home Cemetery under scrutiny
By Sterling McGinn Issues at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry was the main topic of the August 26...
School resource officer returns to TAS
By Sterling McGinn A program that made a significant impact at Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) will...
TAS delays start of school year
By Sterling McGinn To make sure the facility is clean and ready to go for the upcoming school year...
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Cookie Wars end peacefully
Cookie Wars 2025 was a sugary smash! With a total of five bakers, each contributing eight dozen cookies, all cookies were sold out within two hours.
Obituaries for the week of 3/19/2025
Yvonne Eva Feneley March 3, 1943 – March 12, 2025 Yvonne Eva Feneley, 82, of Engadine, died Wednesday evening March 12, 2025 at Golden Leaves Living Center in Newberry. Yvonne was born March 3,...
Making my way to the Vermilion Point cranberries
Some of the best places in the U.P. of Michigan are all off the beaten path and hard to reach.
Farewell, Dr. Dake
We lost our gentle contributing writer, Dr. Paul Dake, last week. He’s answered his last Dr., Why? question, and after his death on Wednesday, March 5, he finally rests.
First cougar cubs verified in Michigan in more than a century
For the first time in more than a century, cougar cubs have been confirmed to be living in the wilds of Michigan.
One school, One Book: It’s reading month
The entire K-6 student body gathered for an assembly on March 3 when the “One School, One Book” initiative was announced at Tahquamenon Area Schools.
Obituaries for the week of 3/12/2025
Wilow Eve Cripe February 23, 2025 – March 2, 2025 Baby Wilow Eve Cripe, born Sunday, February 23, 2025, was taken too soon from this world on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette...
100th anniversary of Newberry Ave. fire
On March 2, 1925, part of Newberry’s business district was devastated by one of the most disastrous fires in Luce County history.
What’s caused a plunge in school spirit?
Although the restrictions from the pandemic have finally subsided, students at Engadine are still battling with the effects the lockdown had on them.
New walkway will help everyone get to Agate Beach
This project finally came together in January 2025 when the Burt Township Board approved the purchase of a portable, rollout access pathway.
Obituaries for the week of 3/5/2025
Raymond W. Gibbons December 10, 1951 – March 1, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond (Ray) W. Gibbons, 73, of Curtis, Michigan. Ray was born on December 10, 1951 in...
Girls district tournament tips off tonight
Girls basketball teams start their postseason tournaments tonight, and a local rivalry will highlight semifinal action on opening night.
Snowshoe treks to falls were hot
By Sterling McGinn The Upper Tahquamenon Falls is breathtaking any time of year, but the view of the frozen water and ice formations make a winter visit extra special. In the 1930s, getting to the...
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