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New CTE shop room at TAS
Construction of the room was part of the school bond project. The old shop room in the wing of the old high school will no longer be used.
Growing young leaders in the Curtis 4-H Civic Club
By Tracie Abram Students going into grades 3-7 attended the 4-H Civic Club provided by Mackinac...
Material delays push back starting date for TAS school year
By Sterling McGinn Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) has announced that the start of the upcoming...
Get banded at Loonapalooza
By Carol Stiffler Preparations for the first-ever Loonapalooza event, which will be held at the...
Marcy’s Pantry is one of the U.P.’s busiest pantries
By Carol Stiffler Last Thursday, 73 local households were given boxes of food from Marcy’s Pantry,...
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Portage Township will have a new supervisor
By Carol Stiffler Current Portage Township Supervisor Don Reed isn’t running for re-election this fall, opting instead to retire after completing his single term on the board. “I’m going to be 67...
Luce County building parking reopens
The majority of the Luce County Government Building parking lot has been reopened to traffic following a temporary closure due to stability issues, though a small portion remains barricaded until repair work is done.
From Hell to Paradise with the American Legion Riders
Hundreds of riders will soon trek from Hell, Mich. to Paradise, Mich in an event presented by the American Legion Riders.
Strength training is lifting the Indians
The Indians have formed a new partnership with personal trainer Aaron Donovan, who owns and operates Big Lake Strength and Fitness, a small facility in Curtis that is known for changing lives.
Obituaries for the week of 07/24/2024
Joseph F. Kolder January 9, 1934 — July 21, 2024 Our beloved husband and father, Joseph F. Kolder, went home to be with his Lord on July 21, 2024. Joe was born and raised in Flint, MI. He and his...
Gym floor project may be delayed; TAS salary questions raised
The new floor project for the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium, slated to begin in a matter of weeks, may be delayed due to an asbestos issue.
Life on Engadine’s Furlong Creek Farm
An incredible amount of science and knowledge is factored into how the Furlong Creek Farm runs. This is not something Andrea and Kevin learned overnight.
Village begins repair and resurfacing of Handy Street
Efforts will be made to minimize road closures during this timeframe however, portions of Handy Street will need to be blocked off as demolition and construction is taking place.
Newberry Country Club fully open
Less than a month after a major storm ripped through the Newberry Country Club, club owner Lance Byrns has announced that all 18 holes are now playable and the course is fully reopened.
Obituaries for the week of 07/17/2024
Patricia Jo Miller September 14, 1961 – June 30, 2024 62 Years Old A Soul Never Dies… It Just Returns Home It is with a heavy heart we are announcing the passing of Patricia Jo Miller while at the...
J.L. DeCook Gymnasium to get new floor
One of Newberry High School’s main athletic facilities will get a facelift when the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium receives a newly remodeled floor and playing surface later this summer.
Newberry’s Ralph Newman receives honor
The late Ralph Newman, born and raised in Newberry, will receive the 2024 Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing posthumously for his significant contributions to the field.
Indians football hosting summer scrimmages
The season opener is weeks away, but football play returns to Newberry when the Indians welcome several schools for partial squad scrimmages.











