
Nathan’s story
In his memory, they’re establishing a scholarship fund for local students who pursue a four-year degree in the mental health field.

First-ever trapping class a success
The Youth Trapping Event was held Saturday, May 6, at the Tahquamenon Logging Museum and hosted 23 youth, plus parents, chaperones, and volunteers.
Top News Stories

Curtis Library is not closing
Portage Township residents who hold library cards for Curtis Library were perplexed by a letter they received this week from the Superior District Library, to which Curtis Library belongs.

Salmon leave classroom, dive into Tahquamenon
Five months ago, Ann McFadden’s third graders began an enlightening and educational adventure called the “Salmon in the Classroom” project.

Luce County Road clarifies township road funding procedures
A number of County Road 500 residents attended the May 10 meeting of the Luce County Road Commission discussing concerns of the recent closure and of the condition of the road each spring.

Charles ‘Chuck’ Beaulieu dies at age 85
The Newberry community has lost a well-known resident and former funeral director.

LINK will be evicted
The Luce County LINK, a community center established in 1997, will soon be evicted from its current location at 108 West Helen Street, Newberry.

Whalen appointed to Juvenile Residential Facilities Advisory Committee
James Whalen, of Newberry, has been appointed to Juvenile Residential Facilities Advisory Committee. He is the CEO/Executive Director of Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan, where he has worked since 1998.

2023 Spring Fling a success
Approximately 200 people attended the 2023 Spring Fling, the first event of the newly formed Yooper Youth organization.

CR 500 residents frustrated at road closure
Residents who live along Luce County Road 500 are frustrated over the current condition of the road, which is now temporarily closed to traffic.
Sports

Track: Local athletes qualify for UP Finals
The boys and girls track and field teams from Newberry and Engadine participated in the MHSAA...

Indians excel at Munising’s ‘primetime’ meet
The Newberry varsity track teams got a one of a kind opportunity to shine under the lights in primetime during the recent Munising Lions Under the Lights Invitational.

A first win for NHS baseball
A beautiful day for baseball and a pair of strong pitching performances led the Newberry Indians to their first win of the 2023 season at the Curt Knierim Field.
Outdoors

Help Protect Oak Trees from Oak Wilt Disease
Early leaf drop and mottled green and brown leaves are signs of oak wilt disease affecting trees. To prevent the spread of this harmful condition, it’s crucial to take action and keep oak trees healthy.

Likin’ lichens
Organisms growing on trees concern some folks, or sometimes, engender curiosity. Typically, the first reaction is that they’re “bad” for the tree. Not usually so.

Success of experimental whitefish river stocking under analysis
In November of 2022, 100,000 whitefish eggs in incubators were placed in the Carp River with the goal of developing an approach to re-establishing Great Lakes whitefish populations that migrate into rivers to spawn.