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Kids Tackle Party returns in 2025
The Kids Tackle Party is back after its future was in question when previous organizers disbanded in 2024.

What a wonderful world
Newberry native and recent high school graduate Sophia Johnson recently finished a month abroad with the international travel band from Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. This is her story.

Newberry’s extraordinary women
Two Newberry women are featured as part of the Extraordinary Women exhibit displayed this spring and summer at the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University.
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Field research with Tim Callahan
Well it’s time to make the journey back to the truck with all this stuff, plus a heavy basket of smelt. The real work is just starting; at home I’m up until 2:30 in the morning cleaning smelt, saving one to sketch for my painting.

Tahquamenon Library adapts to summer challenges
There’s no reason the summer of construction must be a summer bummer and a “book fast”. Take advantage of our services and keep reading.

2024 Independence Day Parade themes
Independence Day is coming right up, bringing with it parades in many local communities. The 45th Annual Kiwanis Club Newberry Parade will take place on Thursday, July 4, with a theme of “Celebrate...

Financing Pentland’s sewer lagoon
Pentland Township is working to secure financing with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) for their sewer lagoon project.

Latest DNR wolf survey shows stable population
The 2024 winter wolf population survey estimate from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources found a minimum of 762 wolves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Obituaries for the week of 06/19/2024
Judy Mildred Legault May 11, 1942 – June 9, 2024 Former Engadine resident, Judy Mildred Legault, 82, died Sunday evening, June 9, 2024 at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility in Okemos surrounded...

Introducing Cindra Moore: Paradise’s naturopath
A new naturopath practitioner has established a wellness center in Paradise. Cindra Moore has been a professional gardener, and is certified in yoga, acupressure massage, aromatherapy, and more.

How Father’s Day came to be
The first celebration of Father’s Day in the United States was more than 100 years ago, on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Luce shelter has good year helping animals
Since the beginning of the year, 19 dogs have arrived at the shelter, either as lost animals, strays, or surrendered by owners or owners’ families. Of those, 10 dogs were returned to their grateful owners.

The forest needs to be disturbed
As forests age, increases in natural mortality and subsequent disturbance events happen. Michigan forests are growing older and natural mortality is on the rise. Natural mortality volumes have exceeded harvest volumes.

Obituaries for the week of 06/12/2024
Larry J. Niskala December 2, 1956 – June 2, 2024 Longtime Garnet resident, Larry James Niskala, 67, died suddenly Sunday June 2, 2024 at his residence. Born December 2, 1956 in Hinesville, Georgia,...

Homeschoolers join in on community service month
As nicer weather rolls in, Tahquamenon Area Homeschool Community (TAHC) students rolled up their sleeves for Community Service Month. Students spent four afternoons helping improve our community.