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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...
Report marked splake to DNR
The fall fishing season for splake is coming soon! Splake fishing in the fall on Lake Superior is...
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Canadian wildfires fill U.P. with smoke
NOAA reports that strong winds and dry conditions may make this fire season – which extends from May through September – get worse yet.
WWII veteran honored with life membership by Legion Riders
A 101-year-old World War II Veteran received a special birthday present from the American Legion Post 74 of Newberry.
North and Big Manistique Lake levels adjusted by court
The lake level orders governing Big Manistique Lake and North Manistique (Round) Lake have been amended in the 11th Circuit Court in special hearings.
Grover Real Estate expands to Newberry
New office opens in renovated Old Newberry State Bank Building. Grover Real Estate has grown to become a respected name in the U.P. real estate market.
Pavey, Rahilly are baseball All Stars
Two of Newberry’s top senior baseball players will represent Newberry in one more high school baseball game later this month.
Measles arrive to U.P.
Measles cases have been slowly popping up in Michigan, and until last week all cases were in the Lower Peninsula.
Michigan launches fall prevention resources on MI211.org
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to offer fall prevention resources on mi211.org.
Obituaries for the week of 6/4/2025
Robert “Bob” Bulmer September 7, 1953 – May 18, 2025 Robert “Bob” Bulmer, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was...
TAS Board sets contract for Tebo
The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education met for a special meeting Monday for the purpose of approving an employment contract for new superintendent.
Keene takes all-female veteran honor flight
A Lakefield Township resident and U. S. Army Veteran participated in a historic all-female honor flight, escorting 167 women veterans to Washington, D.C. for a one-day tour of some of the most iconic memorials of the Nation’s Capital.
Newberry Indians clinch 3 State Championship titles
The Newberry Indians varsity teams have claimed a Division 3 State Championship in track, and the girls golf team also wins its first state title in 51 years.
DNR Sucker River project set to start in Alger County
A major conservation and infrastructure project aimed at improving fish habitat and controlling invasive species on the Sucker River is set to begin this month in northern Alger County.
A semester as a cub reporter
At the start of my second semester of my senior year, I decided to take an internship position at the Newberry News. I am very thankful to have been given this opportunity to experience a journalism work environment.
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