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Introducing new TAS school board members
By Sterling McGinn There are several new faces on the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of...
Exchange students delight in U.P. stay
By Carol Stiffler Nine international exchange students gathered around Eric and Shalan Cornell’s...
TAS board makes hires, accepts Neeb’s retirement
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education voted to approve new...
New senior living complex could relieve housing shortage
By Sterling McGinn A new senior housing project has been proposed for the vacant land east of the...
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DNR seeks youth input on outdoor activities
Area youth: The Newberry Department of Natural Resources (DNR) office is launching the fourth survey to learn what youth enjoy outdoors and how the DNR can help.
Dan Hardenbrook appointed NHS athletic director
The Newberry High School (NHS) Athletic Department has a new director, and he’ll be very familiar to readers of the Newberry News.
TAS board approves new hires and smartboard purchase
New hires and smartboards coming to Tahquamenon Area Schools and the maintenance department will fix the holes in the roof of the old 1927 high school.
Obituaries for the week of 11/19/2025
Brent Geske May 19, 1951 – November 10, 2025 Brent Geske, 74, of Naubinway, died Monday, November 10, 2025 at McLaren-Macomb in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Born May 19, 1951 in Sault Ste. Marie, son of...
ECS opts out of state grant, approves split tax levy for savings
The Board of Education received a strong financial report, rejected a controversial state grant program, and advanced several academic initiatives.
Newberry’s Lewicki named U.P.’s top defensive player
Newberry senior Garrett Lewicki has been selected as the U.P.’s Defensive Player of the Year, in one of the closest votes of this year’s All-U.P. football picks.
Firearm deer season underway: Harvest data reveals trends
Firearm deer season opened on Saturday, and the state’s harvest reporting website is providing real-time updates as hunters record their deer.
McLeans is now Newberry Appliance Sales and Service
McLean Sales and Service, a longstanding Newberry appliance business, has been sold and has a new name.
Meet Kurt Perron, new CCSS teacher
Meet the new teacher at Newberry Alternative School, a former police officer turned educator.
Fuelwood permits available through Dec. 31
Residents looking to save on heating costs this fall can collect firewood from select state-managed lands with a Michigan Department of Natural Resources fuelwood permit.
Career opportunities highlighted at Newberry Area Career Fair
The Bi-Annual Hometown Career Fair offered students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to explore various career paths and job opportunities in the Newberry area.
American Legion Post 74’s 22nd Annual Community Buck Pole
The Hugh Allan McInnes American Legion Post 74 of Newberry will hold their 22nd Annual Community Buck Pole on Saturday.
Obituaries for the week of 11/12/2025
Donald Gerald Martin August 16, 1956 – November 5, 2025 Donald Gerald Martin, 69, of Newberry, died Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and the...








