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TAS receives grant for bike library and safety program
By Sterling McGinn Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) has received a mini grant through the Safe...
Kids get a free taste of flying with EAA’s Young Eagles program in Newberry
By Carol Stiffler On Sunday, June 7, 2026, five planes from the western end of the U.P. will buzz...
Concerns raised over Luce County Park’s upcoming camping season
By Sterling McGinn The Friends of Luce County Park attended the April 21 meeting of the Luce...
TAS board reinstates Canfield after grievance hearing
By Sterling McGinn Deb Canfield, a 36-year administrative assistant of Tahquamenon Area Schools...
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Meet ‘Mooz’ Village Moose is renamed
The moose mascot was created many years ago by local artist Gina Harman. The moose had tried very hard to remember its name and without any luck.
District to propose new athletic ticket prices amid rising official fees
Athletic improvements, student safety and the rising cost of school sports were among the topics discussed during the recent TAS Board of Education meeting.
Old Iron Show and strawberry social coming to Engadine
The weekend of August 7-9 will be a big deal in Engadine! The Old Iron Show starts on Friday, August 7.
LMAS warns residents of widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak
Although no cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, local health officials are encouraging residents to take precautions as a widespread outbreak continues .
Search ends as man’s body recovered in Cloverland Electric Power Canal
A multi-agency search ended Wednesday with the discovery of an adult man’s body in the Cloverland Electric Power Canal.
New law allows Michigan residents to feed backyard wildlife
Residents may place feed within 300 feet of a residence as long as the total amount of feed on the ground does not exceed two gallons to prevent birds and other wildlife from starving or for recreational viewing.
Shelter’s partnership with prison makes good dogs even better
Since 2021, the Luce County Animal Shelter’s Paws For Adoption program has paired adoptable dogs with inmates at the Newberry Correctional Facility for obedience training.
Man faces murder and assault charges in Newberry stabbing death
Damon Lamar Palmer II was arraigned Wednesday in 92nd District Court in Luce County on one count of open murder and one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.
Hundreds of motorcycles to ride from Hell to Paradise
More than 500 riders will participate in a two-day group ride raising awareness and funds for veterans and first responders suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Military training exercise set for Marquette to Sault Ste. Marie
Expect potential traffic delays on M-28 between Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie on July 29 due to a multi-agency training exercise.
Grant covers supplies for all Tahquamenon Area Schools students
Tahquamenon Area Schools officials announced that K-12 students will only need to provide a backpack for the upcoming school year, as a state grant will cover all other necessary supplies.
Luce-West Mackinac County Fair starts this Thursday
The 2026 Luce-West Mackinac County Fair starts Thursday, July 23, featuring a Bump N Run, pageants, livestock judging, and live music.
Obituaries for the week of 7/15/2026
Terri Joyce Alford February 24, 1936 – July 8, 2026 Theresa Joyce Alford, affectionately known as "Terri," of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at the age of 90. Born...









