Top Stories
TAS to begin superintendent search
The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education will soon begin their search for a new district superintendent.

Pentland vs Newberry water fight is over
The years-long sewer litigation between Pentland Township and the Village of Newberry has ended.

TAS approves rebidding for Phase II renovation project
The first set of bids, which were due February 1, for the remainder of the school bond project were approximately $2.8 million over budget. The board voted on February 13 to reject them.
Newberry News Update
Latest Stories

LMAS offering free well testing
This free testing program is your first step in knowing if the water you drink from your private well is safe.

Germfask church builds home for Ramirez family
A new house was built from the ashes through the generosity of the family’s church, the Germfask Christian Fellowship Church.

TAYHA 10U Takes on the UP
Early in the competition, it looked like another TAYHA team would punch their ticket to “States”.

Obituaries for the week of 02/07/2024
Iona M. Shoemaker November 28, 1929 – February 4, 2024 Iona M. "Dolly" Shoemaker, 94, of Naubinway, died Sunday morning February 4, 2024 at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility in Manistique. Born...

Engadine set for Senior Night
Senior basketball players from the Engadine Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball teams will be honored and recognized in a special ceremony between games on Wednesday, February 7.

Dial-A-Ride driver needed in Luce County
The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority is looking for a second part-time driver for the Luce County area.

Cabin Fever Cornhole tourney is Feb. 17
The tournament has run consecutively every year on the same Saturday in February except during the Covid pandemic, when restrictions prohibited gatherings.

Obituaries for the week of 01/31/2024
Michael Wayne Verrett January 3, 1976 – January 19, 2024 Michael Wayne Verrett, 48, died Friday afternoon January 19, 2024 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. Born January 3, 1976,...

Heroes to Hives receives major development grant
A few miles east of Newberry on M-28, Adam and Lacey Ingrao keep between 70 and 100 beehives in the Bee Wise Farms apiary. The farm is locally known for its honey, but nationwide it’s also known as an agricultural classroom.

Not for sale – HNJH’s quest for non-profit status
The Luce County Board of Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting where they heard an update on Helen Newberry Joy’s efforts to become a not-for-profit hospital.

Lady Eagles top Rudyard for first win
The Engadine girls basketball team celebrated a breakthrough win Friday, never giving up and never letting up in a 41-27 win over the Rudyard Lady Bulldogs.

Obituaries for the week of 01/24/2024
Thomas Lee McAlpine January 28, 1935 – January 14, 2024 Thomas Lee McAlpine, 88, of Gould City, died Sunday evening January 14, 2024 at his residence. Born January 28, 1935 in Gulliver, son of the...