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Village discusses adding fire millage for truck
By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Village Council held a lengthy discussion at their May meeting...
Introducing the new, old Curtis Public Library
By Carol Stiffler The Curtis Public Library celebrated a grand opening last week, proudly...
New hires for Tahquamenon Area Schools
By Sterling McGinn Three new hires for the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) district were approved...
Yooper Youth invites community for Knierim Park cleanup
By Sterling McGinn Newberry’s Yooper Youth organization is inviting the community to join them in...
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Mackinac Bridge closure causes fuel shortage in Sault Ste. Marie
A temporary fuel shortage is impacting Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, due to disruptions in fuel deliveries caused by the earlier closure of the Mackinac Bridge.
Field research: In pursuit of Rudyard’s white owl
The white owl prefers large open fields with a high perch to watch over its hunting grounds, and Rudyard has a lot of flat alfalfa fields, fence rows, farm buildings, silos, and tall trees – perfect habitat.
Public vs. private school debate reignites
The debate over how public and private schools measure up in athletics is a hot topic. But the much-whispered conversation took center stage at this past weekend’s MHSSA Championship weekend for girls basketball.
LMAS and Pathways detail 2024 efforts
The Luce County Board of Commissioners heard annual reports from the LMAS District Health Department and Pathways Community Mental Health at their recent meeting.
Research team tracks collared moose in the U.P.
Researchers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are using GPS tracking to study why the region’s moose population has stalled, aiming to uncover key factors affecting growth and conservation efforts.
Individual income tax returns due in less than a month
To date, more than 2.1 million returns for the 2024 tax year have been processed, providing more than $1.61 billion in refunds.
14U team battles through wild season to victory
The Bandits finished the 2024-2025 campaign as one of the state’s best local house hockey teams with an overall record of 42-5.02
Obituaries for the week of 3/26/2025
Roseanna Lee Booth September 23, 1946 – March 22, 2025 Lifelong Newberry resident, Roseanna Lee Booth, 78, died Saturday morning March 22, 2025 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital surrounded by her...
Share your stories of the Seney National Wildlife Refuge
Do you have a personal connection to the refuge? An interesting experience? A favorite place? A memorable moment? The refuge wants you to share!
Dzelak recognized for 50 years of service to Legion
One individual who is always available and willing to lend a hand is Jim Dzelak, who is now going on 50 years of service to the American Legion Post 74 of Newberry.
TAS shares details of new entrance project
The project will start when summer break begins and will focus on the area between the village sidewalk to the front of the school.
Lola the pug running for a triple crown!
For two years in a row, local pug Lola has been crowned queen at the Bluegrass Pugfest, and she’s looking for a threepeat!
Cookie Wars end peacefully
Cookie Wars 2025 was a sugary smash! With a total of five bakers, each contributing eight dozen cookies, all cookies were sold out within two hours.











