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Newberry honors the late Terry Stark
By Sterling McGinn Members of the Luce County EMS, Newberry firefighters, DNR and Luce County...
Split in United Methodist changes several local churches
By Sterling McGinn Several local Methodist Churches have disaffiliated themselves with the United...
(Mail)man’s best friend
By Sterling McGinn Residents living in the Upper Peninsula especially 125 years ago endured harsh...
TAS resource officer set to begin this week
By Sterling McGinn Recent concerns regarding vandalism, vaping and other illegal activities within...
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Heroes of community: Portage Township’s volunteer firefighters
These firefighters are extraordinary. They are heroes. And I am proud to call them my family.
2025 Luce-West Mackinac County Fair canceled
According to fair board Vice President Henry Conway, the board decided to cancel the annual fair due to health reasons and a lack of officers being able to be present.
Pine Center readies for 10-minute play festival
A new form of theater is emigrating this year from Indiana to the Pine Theater in Curtis: the 10-minute play.
Kristine Lovett honored as Extraordinary Nurse by HNJH
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital recently honored Kristine Lovett, RN, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
Welding a future for Luce County’s youth
Aaron Weller aims to keep Luce County’s best and brightest at home.
Luce County to get a new conservation officer
The officers of Training Academy No. 13 completed a 26-week academy that licensed them as State of Michigan law enforcement officers through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.
Locals lead annual Black Bear Run
An annual 4th of July tradition returned last weekend, as the communities of Engadine and Naubinway launched the weekend Friday with the 43rd Annual Black Bear Run.
Grand Marais teen wins grant for deer habitat
Will Paul, a 16-year-old bowhunter, secured the youngest grant in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ grant program for deer habitat improvement.
Hundreds of cormorants killed in Big Lake reduction effort
Cormorants have been increasing in number on Big Manistique Lake, and are cited by the DNR as one of the reasons that walleye fishing has been difficult in recent years.
Village may partner with sheriff for part-time deputy
The Village of Newberry is considering a partnership with the Luce County Sheriff’s Department to secure a part-time deputy to patrol the village.
Summer football workouts resume next week
The summer football workouts at Newberry has been well received with 20 student athletes making appearances with exciting plans ahead.
Annual Historic Photo Show on July 3 and 4
The 22nd Anniversary of the Historic Photo Show sponsored by the Tahquamenon Education Foundation will be held in the basement of the old Community Building July 3 and 4.
Legion Post 74’s “Big Hall” renamed after James Lone
American Legion Post 74 of Newberry honors James Lone by renaming the ‘Big Hall’ in his honor. Ceremony held on June 28.









