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Tebo, Herbert to return for second interview
The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) board of education has narrowed their superintendent search to two candidates: John Herbert and Shawn Tebo.

Christmas in Newberry, a parade of lights
The Christmas in the Village three-day event last weekend in Newberry kicked off the holiday season.

AT&T hands up on rural landlines
Telephone giant AT&T announced plans this week to entirely discontinue landline service in almost all states, including Michigan.
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National Civics Bee expands to U.P.
The Bee is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

Varsity hockey iced in season opener
Several new players and a new head coach made their debuts for the Manistique Emeralds Varsity Hockey team in their 2024-2025 season opener last Thursday.

21st Annual Newberry Community Buck Pole
Twelve whitetail bucks were showcased on the pole. After closing the pole at 7 p.m., awards were given to hunters in different categories.

Caring for your native plants before winter
What should you do with native plants in the winter, after they’ve bloomed, gone to seed, and their leaves have begun to die back?

Round Lake proposed special assessment district
The district is a funding mechanism for repair and improvements to the water control structures, dam inspections, and court fees for updating orders.

TAS briefly in ‘hold’ status after threat
Authorities investigated and could not confirm whether the writing was new; the school day resumed as normal.

Obituaries for the week of 11/13/2024
Blaine Nelson Bowler June 4, 1967 – November 3, 2024 Blaine Nelson Bowler, 57, of Petoskey, Michigan passed away on November 3, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. Blaine was born on June...

Local veterans honored at appreciation dinner
Local veterans and their families were recognized and the 2024 Luce County Veteran of the Year was announced at the 11th Annual Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner held at the American Legion Post 74 in Newberry.

Community Buck Pole Friday
The American Legion Post 74 of Newberry is ready for the 21st Annual Community Buck Pole event.

Bur oaks and those weird scary trees
Bur oak, prone to regular fires, few trees could survive on these rich soils that now grow corn and soybeans. Bur oaks have thick corky bark, even on saplings.

Obituaries for the week of 11/06/2024
Keith E. Kalnbach April 22, 1947 – October 20, 2024 Keith Edward Kalnbach, age 77, of Lakefield Township, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 20, 2024 surrounded by his family at the Mayo Clinic...

MSP investigating body washed ashore from Lake Superior
The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is completing a death investigation involving a body that washed ashore from Lake Superior along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Miners Beach.