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Over budget and unreasonable: School work bids rejected
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education and school administration...
Newberry honors the late Terry Stark
By Sterling McGinn Members of the Luce County EMS, Newberry firefighters, DNR and Luce County...
Split in United Methodist changes several local churches
By Sterling McGinn Several local Methodist Churches have disaffiliated themselves with the United...
(Mail)man’s best friend
By Sterling McGinn Residents living in the Upper Peninsula especially 125 years ago endured harsh...
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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.
Obituaries for the week of 2/5/2025
Daniel LeRoy Sturgeon June 17, 1957 – February 1, 2025 Longtime Newberry resident, Daniel LeRoy Sturgeon, 67, passed away suddenly Saturday, February 1, 2025. Born June 17, 1957 in Newberry, son of...
The battle against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid is a grave foe to Hemlock trees and the best time to ensure it has not spread across the U.P. is to survey Hemlock stands in the winter.
Exchange students delight in U.P. stay
Coming from so many places, but no place as small as Newberry, you might guess that they couldn’t be thrilled to be here. But you’d be wrong.
HNJH shares plans for renovated clinic
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH) is excited to share plans for significant renovations to its Gibson Family Health Clinic.
4-H is more than raising livestock
4-H is as diverse as the volunteers who provide the programming. 4-H is a child-development program that recruits adults who want to share a hobby, interest or expertise with youth between the ages of 5 – 19.
Obituaries for the week of 1/29/2025
Donald M. Canfield January 27, 1937 – January 26, 2025 Longtime East Lake resident, Donald Michael Canfield, 87, of McMillan, died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette. Don was...
TAS board makes hires, accepts Neeb’s retirement
The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education voted to approve new hires for the district and accepted the retirement of a longtime administrator.
Hiawatha Club Heritage Dog Sled race coming
In conjunction with the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club’s Winter Carnival, the inaugural Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race will take place on Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2.
Portage Township to refurbish ambulance
Refurbishing the existing ambulance will cost more than $200,000, but should be significantly less expensive than purchasing a new ambulance.
DNR urges safety on, around the ice
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges everyone to have fun but always use caution when venturing onto or near ice.
Hockey comes back to beat Cheboygan
The Manistique Emeralds varsity hockey team needed to make a little bit of magic happen, coming from behind to beat the Cheboygan Chiefs.
Paradise Area Community Foundation launches logo competition
The Paradise Area Community Foundation is in need of a new logo and has announced a design competition open to area high school students.
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