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Climate change, resource officers making a difference
By Sterling McGinn It has been only two months since the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) resource...
How Lucy Seitz accidentally found fame
By Carol Stiffler In the early months of the COVID pandemic, Lucy Seitz packed for college and...
Our non-profit hospital
By Sterling McGinn The Helen Newberry Joy Hospital may soon be a non-profit organization. In an...
Over budget and unreasonable: School work bids rejected
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education and school administration...
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Where are they now? Dennis Walker
We caught up with 2002 Newberry High School graduate Dennis Walker, who is now retired from the Air Force and living in Alaska.
Luce County’s sanctuary status
When Luce County became a sanctuary county, no declaration was made. That’s because there is no record of any county effort to reach sanctuary status.
U.P. natives deserves U.P. support ‘Green and Gold’ in theaters now
“We made ‘Green and Gold’ to tell a story that reflects the values of small-town communities—hard work, family, and resilience,” said producer Davin Lindwall.
Collaborative U.P. moose study launched
Despite their majestic status, Michigan’s moose have faced significant challenges over the past century.
Book club can be your alibi
You have been cordially invited to attend the inaugural meeting of Book Club is My Alibi, a brand new book club making its debut.
Influenza A is wreaking havoc across the area
The particularly vicious influenza A is in its prime, both locally and across the country, taking otherwise healthy people by surprise with its ferocity.
Engadine’s Taylor to run for NCMC
After bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Taylor finished his Engadine running career by leading his team to second place in the state.
Obituaries for the week of 2/12/2025
Leroy “Peter D” Derusha February 4, 1947 – January 23, 2025 Leroy Edwin Derusha, known to many as Peter D, passed away at home, in the house he designed and built, Thursday, January 23, early in the...
Getting to know you: Claire Oven
Hi, I am Claire Oven and I am incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity to do a work study program at the Newberry News!
Pavey, Rahilly selected for U.P. All Star Football Game
A pair of Newberry’s top varsity football players will get to put the pads on one last time after being selected to participate in the 2025 UP All Star Football game.
Introducing new TAS school board members
There are several new faces on the Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education. The Newberry News caught up with the new trustees to find out their backgrounds and what goals they have in store during their terms.
Two vintage license plates return to Michigan
The blue Great Lakes plate and black Great Lake State plate became available Feb. 1.
Shelter cats won’t share Super Bowl prediction
The never-wrong shelter cats at the Luce County Animal Shelter revealed their Super Bowl LIX prediction following a tense taste test session wherein they refused to select a Super Bowl winner.











