
Logging Museum festivities this weekend
A number of activities and programs will commemorate our rich logging history and provide a fun-filled family weekend at the Tahquamenon Logging Museum.

Tahqua-Land Theatre prepared to reopen
After the doors were forced closed during the early days of the pandemic,, the theater hasn’t shown a movie in more than two years. The theater is now ready to open.
Top News Stories

Kamp George hosts heroes on Big Manistique
Ohio native Richard Helman wanted to do something to help first responders who were wounded in the line of duty, including members of the armed forces, police officers, and firemen.

Getting to know Mark Simon
Menominee businessman Mark Simon is seeking his first public office, declaring himself a Republican candidate for Michigan’s 108th district representative.

Getting to know Dave Prestin
Prestin, a longtime businessman, says the “bureaucratic creep” of government is a major part of the reason he’s running for office.

Get to know Casey Hoffman
Menominee lawyer Casey Hoffman, a Republican, is seeking his first elected position and is determined to become Michigan’s 108th district representative.

Getting to know Kurt Perron
Brimley resident Kurt Perron is one of four Republican candidates for Michigan 108th District Representative.

Bakery satisfied Newberry for 46 years
Anytime current and former residents reminisce about the “good ole” days in Newberry, usually one of the first topics discussed is memories of Lavender’s Bakery.

Newberry Redi-Mix is now Northern Sand and Gravel
Newberry’s go-to for gravel and cement has been purchased by new owners Allan and Kathleen VanSloten, owners of Northern Sand and Gravel in Sault Ste. Marie.

TAS roof work commenced
Workers from NASI Roofing have started the task of replacing the roofs on the elementary building, gymnasium and library.
Sports

Newberry Clay Crushers participate in state championship
On June 25, the Newberry Clay Crushers participated in the State Trapshooting Championship in Mason, Michigan.

Engadine searching for new football coach
After two seasons as head football coach for his alma mater in Engadine, Vince Leveille is stepping down.

Local stars shine one last time
Saturday was a special day for top-ranked former high school football players from around the Upper Peninsula as the top senior players from last season suited up and represented their schools one last time.
Outdoors

Respect and protect our native pollinators
Pollen, a powdery substance that contains the genetic material of a flower, is transferred to the reproductive organs of other nearby flowers by pollinators.

Don’t touch the foam on the beach
As the weather warms up, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recommends that Michiganders avoid foam on Michigan waterbodies including lakes, rivers, and streams.

DNR cautions UP motorists to be on the lookout for moose
Motorists traveling in the Upper Peninsula are being urged to keep an eye out for moose and to exercise extra caution when driving after dark.