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Newberry’s Christmas in the Village returns with festive events
By Sterling McGinn It is beginning to look a little like Christmas in Newberry. Our famous...
Event to honor veterans in Portage, Garfield, and Newton Townships
By Sterling McGinn Cemeteries in Portage, Garfield, and Newton townships in Mackinac County will...
Dan Hardenbrook appointed NHS athletic director
By Sterling McGinn The Newberry High School (NHS) Athletic Department has a new director, and...
McLeans is now Newberry Appliance Sales and Service
By Sterling McGinn McLean Sales and Service, a longtime appliance retailer and repair shop in...
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‘Meteorological bomb’ shocks, awes U.P
The storm caused mail service to be suspended, and several streets were impassable, with many vehicles getting stuck in the drifts.
Watkins picked for rural leadership program
Newberry Village Manager Allison Watkins is one of 31 rural community leaders who will undertake a new 12-month program to increase retention rates in leadership positions in their communities.
Seney Christmas Bird Count returns to track winter birds
Join the Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Seney, and contribute to the study of winter bird populations.
Lifestyle choices, not just technology, impact US life expectancy
Life expectancy in the U.S. is increasing, but slower than in other developed countries. Lifestyle choices and public health policies play a crucial role.
Engadine Schools’ budget amendment reveals healthy fund balance
Engadine Consolidated Schools Board of Education received positive news on their budget and academic progress.
Emeralds’ comeback falls short in overtime defeat
The Emeralds fought back from behind to take the lead before Fenton scored a stunning shorthanded goal in the final minute to force overtime.
Newberry Christmas under the lights cold but enjoyable
Despite frigid temperatures on Saturday, Newberry’s Christmas Under the Lights event was a big success with a large number of adults and children bundled up but enjoying the holiday spirit.
Man arraigned for child abuse, surveillance charges
A Grand Marais man faces multiple felony charges, including child sexually abusive activity and using a computer to commit a crime.
Obituaries for the week of 12/17/2025
Rose Terese St. Martin September 9, 1942 – December 3, 2025 Rose Terese St. Martin, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility,...
Lady Indians dominate Rudyard in opener
The new season got off to a strong start for the Newberry Lady Indians, who thrilled the hometown fans with a convincing win in the season opener.
Trail camera captures mother cougar with kittens
Nine months after two cougar kittens were documented in the Upper Peninsula, a new trail camera photo indicates the elusive animals are still alive and living with their mother.
Forest management key to healthy, productive Lake States forests
Discover the regenerative power of timber harvest in Lake States forests and its impact on forest health, carbon sequestration, and climate resilience.
Sault Ste. Marie advances major 30M hotel project
Northern Hotels is seeking approval of a Brownfield Tax Increment Financing plan and a Commercial Redevelopment Act tax abatement for the redevelopment of the former Karl’s Cuisine site.











