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Pentland vs Newberry water fight is over
By Sterling McGinn The years-long sewer litigation between Pentland Township and the Village of...
TAS approves rebidding for Phase II renovation project
By Sterling McGinn After the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education was faced with...
Tahquamenon Sportsmen’s Club to dissolve
By Sterling McGinn Eleven members and guests met in the Tahquamenon Sportsmen’s Club building on...
Renze Ford consolidating dealerships
By Sterling McGinn Customers of Newberry’s Chuck Renze Ford will notice a few small changes in and...
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APPROVED: Tax abatement for new senior living project
The agencies approached both municipalities in hopes of securing tax abatement, which would consist of a service charge in lieu of real estate property taxes – also called ad valorem taxes.
Snowshoe treks to falls were hot
By Sterling McGinn The Upper Tahquamenon Falls is breathtaking any time of year, but the view of the frozen water and ice formations make a winter visit extra special. In the 1930s, getting to the...
Marijuana tax payments distributed in Michigan
Over the next few days, 108 cities, 36 villages, 80 townships, 74 counties and 4 tribes will receive nearly $100 million in payments from the Marihuana Regulation Fund.
Luce County drops sanctuary status
Luce County is no longer a sanctuary county. Now the county has documented its intended sanctuary status, too.
Newberry’s Pavey to play at St. Norbert
Senior offensive/defensive lineman Ethan Pavey announced last week that he has committed to play football for St. Norbert College in Wisconsin.
Cameron added to U.P. All Star football game
Engadine senior Hunter Cameron, a multifaceted football talent for the Eagles, has been added to the roster for this year’s U.P. All Star Football Game.
Obituaries for the week of 2/26/2025
Marissa Lasslett With heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved daughter and sister, Marissa Lasslett, 27, on February 3, 2025. Marissa was the best parts of her parents, Jason & Jennifer...
Kids Tackle Party returns in 2025
The Kids Tackle Party is back after its future was in question when previous organizers disbanded in 2024.
Highline announces fiber optic expansion
Highline Internet has announced the continuation of its significant investment in expanding fiber internet access in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The pizza fanatics of Naubinway
The Loebachs are passionate about family, food, and community, somehow blending all three.
State program brings fourth graders to Michigan parks
The DNR is funding Nature Awaits, a program dedicated to hosting outdoor learning sessions for fourth grade classes at state parks.
Sherbrook named 2025 NCF Officer of the Year
Robert Sherbrook was selected as Newberry Correctional Facility’s 2025 Correctional Officer of the Year.
Obituaries for the week of 2/19/2025
David Joseph Hilliker March 26, 1957 – February 12, 2025 Longtime Newberry and recent Grand Marais resident, David Joseph Hilliker, 67, died peacefully Wednesday evening, February 12, 2025 in the...










