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Dry conditions, lightning to blame for wildfires
The extremely dry conditions in the Upper Peninsula have caused multiple wildfires in the Upper...
2,000 mile walk for mental health
By Sterling McGinn A Lansing, Michigan native is walking 2,000 miles for mental health awareness...
Fallen tree becomes TAS heirloom
By Linus Parr On December 30 and 31, 2019, a storm covered the Eastern Upper Peninsula with heavy...
Report marked splake to DNR
The fall fishing season for splake is coming soon! Splake fishing in the fall on Lake Superior is...
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Firearm deer season underway: Harvest data reveals trends
Firearm deer season opened on Saturday, and the state’s harvest reporting website is providing real-time updates as hunters record their deer.
McLeans is now Newberry Appliance Sales and Service
McLean Sales and Service, a longstanding Newberry appliance business, has been sold and has a new name.
Meet Kurt Perron, new CCSS teacher
Meet the new teacher at Newberry Alternative School, a former police officer turned educator.
Fuelwood permits available through Dec. 31
Residents looking to save on heating costs this fall can collect firewood from select state-managed lands with a Michigan Department of Natural Resources fuelwood permit.
Career opportunities highlighted at Newberry Area Career Fair
The Bi-Annual Hometown Career Fair offered students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to explore various career paths and job opportunities in the Newberry area.
American Legion Post 74’s 22nd Annual Community Buck Pole
The Hugh Allan McInnes American Legion Post 74 of Newberry will hold their 22nd Annual Community Buck Pole on Saturday.
Obituaries for the week of 11/12/2025
Donald Gerald Martin August 16, 1956 – November 5, 2025 Donald Gerald Martin, 69, of Newberry, died Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and the...
Michigan DNR and tribes partner for wild rice restoration
The DNR is working with Indigenous nations to restore manoomin, a native aquatic rice by seeding thousands of pounds of it in the western and eastern Upper Peninsula.
Curtis man fights off bear
A Curtis man’s encounter with a bear at his door on Halloween turns a trick-or-treat night into a wild story of bravery and self-defense.
Local schools to host annual Veterans Day programs
A number of programs will take place throughout the day. Those will include ceremonies and meals free of charge for veterans.
Wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald remembered on 50th anniversary
November 10, 1975 is the date of one of the most devastating maritime tragedies on the Great Lakes: The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
New legislation aims to curb DNR’s warrantless property entries
Michigan House legislation requires DNR to obtain search warrant before entering private property. Critics accuse DNR of trespassing and harassment.
Painting and fishing the Grand Marais pier
Of all the places I chose to paint this fall, this place is one of my favorites to paint and fish.









