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Meet the owl banding duo at Whitefish Point
The bands provide valuable information on owl migration patterns, such as where they went, how long it took to get there, and what the bird weighed.
Highline buys bottling building, makes Newberry EUP hub
By Carol Stiffler High-speed internet is coming to the Newberry and McMillan areas. Highline, a...
What a wonderful world
By Sophia Johnson Newberry native and recent high school graduate Sophia Johnson recently finished...
Newberry’s extraordinary women
By Sterling McGinn Two Newberry women, the late Frances (Tomkiel) Beaulieu and the late Carmel...
Newberry loses two civic leaders
By Sterling McGinn Wednesday, July 10 was a day of loss for Luce County as two leaders and...
Newberry News Update
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Marijuana tax payments distributed in Michigan
Over the next few days, 108 cities, 36 villages, 80 townships, 74 counties and 4 tribes will receive nearly $100 million in payments from the Marihuana Regulation Fund.
Luce County drops sanctuary status
Luce County is no longer a sanctuary county. Now the county has documented its intended sanctuary status, too.
Newberry’s Pavey to play at St. Norbert
Senior offensive/defensive lineman Ethan Pavey announced last week that he has committed to play football for St. Norbert College in Wisconsin.
Cameron added to U.P. All Star football game
Engadine senior Hunter Cameron, a multifaceted football talent for the Eagles, has been added to the roster for this year’s U.P. All Star Football Game.
Obituaries for the week of 2/26/2025
Marissa Lasslett With heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved daughter and sister, Marissa Lasslett, 27, on February 3, 2025. Marissa was the best parts of her parents, Jason & Jennifer...
Highline announces fiber optic expansion
Highline Internet has announced the continuation of its significant investment in expanding fiber internet access in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The pizza fanatics of Naubinway
The Loebachs are passionate about family, food, and community, somehow blending all three.
State program brings fourth graders to Michigan parks
The DNR is funding Nature Awaits, a program dedicated to hosting outdoor learning sessions for fourth grade classes at state parks.
Sherbrook named 2025 NCF Officer of the Year
Robert Sherbrook was selected as Newberry Correctional Facility’s 2025 Correctional Officer of the Year.
Obituaries for the week of 2/19/2025
David Joseph Hilliker March 26, 1957 – February 12, 2025 Longtime Newberry and recent Grand Marais resident, David Joseph Hilliker, 67, died peacefully Wednesday evening, February 12, 2025 in the...
Where are they now? Dennis Walker
We caught up with 2002 Newberry High School graduate Dennis Walker, who is now retired from the Air Force and living in Alaska.
U.P. natives deserves U.P. support ‘Green and Gold’ in theaters now
“We made ‘Green and Gold’ to tell a story that reflects the values of small-town communities—hard work, family, and resilience,” said producer Davin Lindwall.
Collaborative U.P. moose study launched
Despite their majestic status, Michigan’s moose have faced significant challenges over the past century.












