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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...
Court of Dreams: Newberry basketball goes to the NBA
By Dan Hardenbrook As they filed in the doors of Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit—home of...
Discipline questioned at TAS
By Sterling McGinn School was dismissed just a few hours after it began on Thursday, December 14,...
The farm that grows Christmas happiness
By Pete Wurdock What do you get when you combine two former teachers, canoe racers, lumberjack...
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Newberry’s Pavey to play at St. Norbert
Senior offensive/defensive lineman Ethan Pavey announced last week that he has committed to play football for St. Norbert College in Wisconsin.
Cameron added to U.P. All Star football game
Engadine senior Hunter Cameron, a multifaceted football talent for the Eagles, has been added to the roster for this year’s U.P. All Star Football Game.
Obituaries for the week of 2/26/2025
Marissa Lasslett With heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved daughter and sister, Marissa Lasslett, 27, on February 3, 2025. Marissa was the best parts of her parents, Jason & Jennifer...
Kids Tackle Party returns in 2025
The Kids Tackle Party is back after its future was in question when previous organizers disbanded in 2024.
Highline announces fiber optic expansion
Highline Internet has announced the continuation of its significant investment in expanding fiber internet access in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The pizza fanatics of Naubinway
The Loebachs are passionate about family, food, and community, somehow blending all three.
State program brings fourth graders to Michigan parks
The DNR is funding Nature Awaits, a program dedicated to hosting outdoor learning sessions for fourth grade classes at state parks.
Sherbrook named 2025 NCF Officer of the Year
Robert Sherbrook was selected as Newberry Correctional Facility’s 2025 Correctional Officer of the Year.
Obituaries for the week of 2/19/2025
David Joseph Hilliker March 26, 1957 – February 12, 2025 Longtime Newberry and recent Grand Marais resident, David Joseph Hilliker, 67, died peacefully Wednesday evening, February 12, 2025 in the...
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.









