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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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HNJH receives Governor’s Award of Excellence
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital has been awarded the 2024 Governor’s Award of Excellence in recognition of its exceptional dedication to Emergency Department transfer communication.
Recently planted trees still need water
If you planted trees this spring or summer, it may be time to provide them with a drink of water.
Luce County looking for prosecutor
Luce County is in active search mode for a prosecutor following the resignation of Cameron Harwell but the current salary may be a deterrent in securing someone for the position.
Introducing 906 Studios and Gifts
906 Studios and Gifts, the new Upper Peninsula-themed retail store, offers a unique blend of handmade items, holiday decorations, and even sporting goods, catering to locals and visitors.
Dry conditions, lightning to blame for wildfires
The extremely dry conditions in the Upper Peninsula have caused multiple wildfires in the Upper Peninsula over the weekend.
Obituaries for the week of 10/23/2024
Patrick James McNeill October 3, 1955 – October 14, 2024 Lifelong Newberry resident, Reverend Patrick James McNeill, 69, died suddenly Monday afternoon, October 14, 2024 at his residence. Born...
TAS to sell old furniture depot
The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education has decided to liquidate one of their buildings—the old Beaulieu Furniture Store depot on the corner of East John Street and Parmalee.
2,000 mile walk for mental health
A Lansing, Michigan native is walking 2,000 miles for mental health awareness and to help lift the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
Local Halloween events
A look at local Halloween events in Newberry and surrounding areas.
UP Finals preview
The MHSAA Cross Country Finals take place Saturday at the Pictured Rocks Golf Course in Munising. Here is a look at the top contenders and team heading into the championship event.
Fall color on the big Two-Hearted
It’s on! Cool nights and warm sunny days; Mother Nature’s putting on her fall fashion show, and everybody’s up here enjoying the U.P. colors. Yellow, orange, red, maroon, purple, and pink!
Obituaries for the week of 10/16/2024
Death Notice William “Bill” Gillette September 3, 1943 – October 1, 2024 William “Bill” Gillette, formerly from Newberry, passed away on October 1, 2024 from a long battle with Parkinson’s disease....
Newberry varsity football nearly upsets Norway
The loss drops Newberry to 0-7 on the season. But the record was not an indication of how the Indians played against Norway.











