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TAS resource officer set to begin this week
By Sterling McGinn Recent concerns regarding vandalism, vaping and other illegal activities within...
Depew released from Mary Free Bed
By Carol Stiffler Ace Depew slipped on the ice in his driveway on December 15, 2023, hitting his...
Can winter be saved?
By Carol Stiffler At long last, here’s some wintery weather. Enough inches of snow cover some...
Schoolcraft seeks to be removed as Manistique Lake dam authority
By Sterling McGinn Inland lake dams, including the structure that regulates the water on Big...
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New senior living complex could relieve housing shortage
A new senior housing project has been proposed for the vacant land east of the Community Action building in downtown Newberry.
Obituaries for the week of 1/15/2025
Mary Kay Germain October 26, 1949 – January 11, 2025 Lifelong Engadine resident, Mary Kay Germain, 75, died Saturday morning, January 11, 2025 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry. Born...
Petrie on front lines of Palisades fire
David Petrie, a recent graduate of Engadine High School, is among a group of firefighters fighting California’s devastating Palisades wildfire.
Derusha appointed to state’s Public Health Advisory Council
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to several boards and commissions, including appointing Nicholas Derusha to the Public Health Advisory Council.
Managing cormorants on the Big Manistique Lake
“We’re acting on it as quickly and effectively as we can to manage that colony at a level that is biologically acceptable.”
Prison guard, Detroit man charged for trying to get drugs into prison
Two subjects have been arrested and arraigned in court after attempting to smuggle drugs into a correctional facility.
New Luce County prosecutor sworn in
Luce County has a new prosecutor following a two-month search after the resignation of former Prosecutor Cameron Harwell.
Newberry takes four to Escanaba wrestling tourney
On a day which scoring points was a real challenge, one Newberry wrestler found his way to the podium in the 52nd Annual Escanaba Elks Invitational on Saturday.
Obituaries for the week of 1/08/2025
Paul Stephen Scholtus February 25, 1958 – January 2, 2025 Paul Stephen Scholtus went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1958, one...
LSSU releases 2025 Banished Words list
Lake Superior State University (LSSU) proudly reveals the 2025 edition of its Banished Words List, a quirky tradition that dates back to 1976.
Emeralds control the ice, pick up heat
The Manistique Emeralds Varsity Hockey team stayed busy over the holiday break, with three games in four days to wrap up 2024.
Obituaries for the week of 1/01/2025
James E. Suhanic February 19, 1932 – December 28, 2024 James Edward Suhanic formerly of Tawas City, Michigan passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, in Newberry, Michigan. Jim was born on...
HNJH nurses to receive DAISY Awards
The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.











