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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...
Luce County youth had lowest voter turnout in Michigan in 2022
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson released a new report identifying two significant voter turnout...
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New CTE shop room at TAS
Construction of the room was part of the school bond project. The old shop room in the wing of the old high school will no longer be used.
Great Lakes fishery brings in buckets of money
Recreational fishing trips in the Great Lakes are worth $884 million per year, according to a recent study.
Behold, Hamster-gate
Free and up for adoption! The babies have soft fur now, and their eyes have opened. Most have dark eyes, but one baby has red eyes.
Actor reflects on legacy, loss, and the strength of ‘Green and Gold’
When veteran actor Craig T. Nelson signed on to play Buck in “Green and Gold,” he wasn’t just stepping into another role — he was stepping into a story that echoed his own roots, values and life experience.
Newberry boys and girls take second in Pickford meet
The Newberry girls were in the title hunt but came up a little short in the Web Morrison Invitational track and field meet in Pickford Saturday.
Newberry adopts zoning ordinance draft
For the first time in its’ history, the Village of Newberry will have zoning ordinances when they become implemented in December of 2025.
AT&T sells U.P. assets
The wireline assets represent more than 9,000 miles of copper, 1,500 miles of business fiber, and network infrastructure across 40 wire centers.
Tahquamenon Logging Museum announces 2025 projects
Newberry’s Tahquamenon Logging Museum Board of Directors has some new faces and has announced plans and changes to the facility this season.
New DNR mass timber building on display
The new Department of Natural Resources Newberry Customer Service Center is a 10,000-square foot building designed with nature in mind. Massive wooden columns and beams support the structure, while giant windows stretch nearly floor to ceiling.
Newberry HS softball impresses in debut
The Newberry softball team traveled to Manistique to take on the Emeralds which was a welcome relief to practicing in the gym for the last four and a half weeks.
Pentland flushes engineering firm in sewer lagoon project
The plan is to complete the new sewer system by December of 2026, as per the consent agreement between the township and the Village of Newberry.
Obituaries for the week of 4/16/2025
John C. Garavaglia November 20, 1940 – April 12, 2025 John "Jack" Charles Garavaglia, 84, of Rexton, died Saturday morning, April 12, 2025 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and...
Gigiigoo app helps determine safe fish to eat
Users input factors like their age, weight and pregnancy status, and a list of suggested meal limits for different types of fish is generated.











