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Village discusses adding fire millage for truck
By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Village Council held a lengthy discussion at their May meeting...
Introducing the new, old Curtis Public Library
By Carol Stiffler The Curtis Public Library celebrated a grand opening last week, proudly...
New hires for Tahquamenon Area Schools
By Sterling McGinn Three new hires for the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) district were approved...
Yooper Youth invites community for Knierim Park cleanup
By Sterling McGinn Newberry’s Yooper Youth organization is inviting the community to join them in...
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Luce County dissolves parks and rec board amid controversy
The Luce County Parks and Recreation Department has been dissolved due to issues with the board of directors and the resignation of the parks and recreation director.
Newberry track project on hold as costs nearly triple
The track renovation project at Tahquamenon Area Schools has been put on hold due to the worsened condition of the current track, which will now require additional steps to demolish and rebuild it instead.
New bar and restaurant, Muggs, opens in Helmer
The restaurant, which serves a small menu of hamburgers and French fries, will eventually add fish and broasted chicken to the menu.
Fedlhusen to retire, TAS lists off-campus properties
As the K-6 principal at Tahquamenon Area Schools retires, new hires and property sales are discussed at board meeting.
Prosecutor seeks to remove Judge Rahilly from criminal cases
Prosecutor seeks to remove Judge Rahilly from criminal cases after private texts reveal alleged pressure on prosecutors and criticism of law enforcement.
Obituaries for the week of 7/23/2025
Daisy Elizabeth Matlock April 13, 1964 – July 1, 2025 Daisy Elizabeth Matlock, age 61, of Newberry, Michigan, left this life on July 1, 2025, after a prolonged illness. “Liz” was born April 13,...
Shawn Tebo has a plan for TAS
Shawn Tebo wants to bring students back to the Tahquamenon Area Schools district, and she has a plan.
Heroes of community: Portage Township’s volunteer firefighters
These firefighters are extraordinary. They are heroes. And I am proud to call them my family.
2025 Luce-West Mackinac County Fair canceled
According to fair board Vice President Henry Conway, the board decided to cancel the annual fair due to health reasons and a lack of officers being able to be present.
Pine Center readies for 10-minute play festival
A new form of theater is emigrating this year from Indiana to the Pine Theater in Curtis: the 10-minute play.
Kristine Lovett honored as Extraordinary Nurse by HNJH
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital recently honored Kristine Lovett, RN, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
Welding a future for Luce County’s youth
Aaron Weller aims to keep Luce County’s best and brightest at home.
Luce County to get a new conservation officer
The officers of Training Academy No. 13 completed a 26-week academy that licensed them as State of Michigan law enforcement officers through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.









