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Recent ice storm creates chaos
Massive power outages occurred in the Eastern Upper Peninsula—at one point on Monday, nearly 25% of Cloverland Electric Company’s customers were out of power.

Fallen tree becomes TAS heirloom
The students chose a blue/green background to mimic Lake Superior. They worked hard to seal the live edge, getting it ready to pour the epoxy.

Report marked splake to DNR
Splake fishing in the fall on Lake Superior is an experience unmatched anywhere else in the state. As temperatures drop and leaves begin to change, the splake bite picks up as the fish move nearshore.
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Council votes to limit vacation rentals
Recognizing a significant housing crisis in the Upper Peninsula and in Newberry, the Newberry Village Council voted at their August regular meeting to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation and number of short-term rental properties in the village limits.

Newberry and Engadine set for JV showdown
Newberry and Engadine will renew their rivalry on the football field this week, when the junior varsity teams from both schools will meet up in a special showcase exhibition.

Gear Up Gala: Empowering Manistique Students
Gear Up Gala, a teachers vision to provide essential supplies, clothing, and haircuts to local students.

Gibson Clinic will temporarily move
Starting October 14, 2024, construction will begin on the clinic’s existing facility. During this period, the clinic will be temporarily relocated to mobile units to ensure the continuity of care.

Obituaries for the week of 09/04/2024
Kristen Jean Terrian January 7, 1985 – August 2, 2024 Kristen Jean Terrian, 39, of Gulliver, Michigan, passed away on August 2nd, 2024. Kristen was born in Manistique on January 7th, 1985. Kristen...

Where are they now? Missy (Trinka) Pedzich
Next in our series, the Newberry News catches up with Missy (Trinka) Pedzich, a 1997 graduate of Newberry High School. Here’s what she’s doing now. Please remind me of your parents’ full names and...

New MSU research shows gardening improves mental and social well-being
Newly published research demonstrates that participating in community gardening bolsters mental and social well-being through caring for plants, connecting to nature and feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Get your boots on the ground with the DNR
The Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) will be hosting a dam improvement project in partnership with the Michigan DNR at the Blind Sucker Flooding in Luce County.

Michael Havens appointed to TAS board
Following the resignation of Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education trustee Kristine McCraren, the board appointed Newberry resident Michael Havens to fill the open seat until the term is up in December.

Help students get back to school safely
AAA is issuing a safety alert for all Michigan drivers, as students prepare to return to school.

Tim Callahan: The Pewee family
I was downstate working on a commercial art job and when I returned, they’d already set up house and had four little buff-colored eggs occupied the nest of moss and twigs.

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