Top stories

Nathan’s story

By Carol Stiffler Kind, gentle, witty Nathan Seitz collected admirers easily while at work in...

NEWBERRY WEATHER

Latest Stories

TikTok video empties school

TikTok video empties school

A Tahquamenon Area Schools student posted a desperately sad video on TikTok last week, resulting in 365 students missing at least part of the next school day.

Dam authority talks winter drawdown

Dam authority talks winter drawdown

The new Big Manistique Lake Authority board, the delegated authority for the lake and water control structure, met recently to discuss a winter draw down and lake level updates that have been taking place this summer.

Obituaries for the week of 09/25/2024

Obituaries for the week of 09/25/2024

Patricia I. Foldenauer March 20, 1937 – September 19, 2024 Our beloved sister, aunt, and friend Patricia “Pat” Irene Foldenauer went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the...

TAS nearing millage renewal vote

TAS nearing millage renewal vote

On November 5, 2024, the community will be asked to renew and restore the operating millage for Tahquamenon Area Schools. The continuation of this millage on non-homestead property accounts for about $3.93 million of the school district’s total general fund.

Bay Mills tribe nets $17.3m grant

Bay Mills tribe nets $17.3m grant

The Bay Mills Indian Community is one of four tribal communities in Michigan that will receive millions of dollars in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants.

The intriguing life of a pinecone

The intriguing life of a pinecone

When walking along a forest path, you might notice “pinecones” crunching underfoot or scattered along the ground. Looking closer, these cones reveal hidden worlds within their spiraled scales.

Obituaries for the week of 09/18/2024

Obituaries for the week of 09/18/2024

Clara Alice Schroeder March 2, 1929 – September 1, 2024 Clara Alice Schroeder, age 95, left her earthly home on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Barbara, in Missouri with...

Make way for harvesters

Make way for harvesters

Taking up a whole lane and the adjacent shoulder of the road, Walther’s harvesters can travel a maximum of 26 miles per hour.