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Hosting the world, Five exchange students
By Carol Stiffler It’s a great big world out there. In the rural spread of Luce and West Mackinac...
Gravelle sets goals for term as sheriff
By Sterling McGinn Former undersheriff Eric Gravelle is now officially at the helm of the Luce...
TAS buys four new buses
By Sterling McGinn Having the largest square-mile school district east of the Mississippi can take...
Why does the new year begin in the middle of winter?
By Bill Cook MSU Extension Forester and Biologist - retired Sure, the Caesar dynasty messed with...
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Obituaries for the week of 08/07/2024
Francis Richardson October 28, 1944 – August 4, 2024 Francis Alvin “Mouse” Richardson, 79, of Newberry, died Sunday morning, August 4, 2024 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and...
MSP investigating missing person
Investigators are requesting the assistance from the public for any information in locating Kristen Terrian (39), of Gulliver, MI.
NHS Football Patriot Game August 30 against Crystal Falls
The Newberry High School football program and the Luce County Veterans Service Office are again teaming up to host the Newberry High School Football Patriot Game.
Big Lake Strength & Performance focuses on mindset
In part two of our profile on Aaron Donovan and Big Lake Strength & Performance, we take a closer look and learn about how programs have made a major impact in the lives of local residents.
What a wonderful world
Newberry native and recent high school graduate Sophia Johnson recently finished a month abroad with the international travel band from Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. This is her story.
Obituaries for the week of 07/31/2024
David F. Hunter June 5, 1941 – July 18, 2024 David F. Hunter, 83, of Brighton, Michigan, passed away on July 18, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Born on June 5, 1941, to Glen and Alberta...
Portage Township will have a new supervisor
By Carol Stiffler Current Portage Township Supervisor Don Reed isn’t running for re-election this fall, opting instead to retire after completing his single term on the board. “I’m going to be 67...
Newberry’s extraordinary women
Two Newberry women are featured as part of the Extraordinary Women exhibit displayed this spring and summer at the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University.
Luce County building parking reopens
The majority of the Luce County Government Building parking lot has been reopened to traffic following a temporary closure due to stability issues, though a small portion remains barricaded until repair work is done.
From Hell to Paradise with the American Legion Riders
Hundreds of riders will soon trek from Hell, Mich. to Paradise, Mich in an event presented by the American Legion Riders.
Strength training is lifting the Indians
The Indians have formed a new partnership with personal trainer Aaron Donovan, who owns and operates Big Lake Strength and Fitness, a small facility in Curtis that is known for changing lives.
Obituaries for the week of 07/24/2024
Joseph F. Kolder January 9, 1934 — July 21, 2024 Our beloved husband and father, Joseph F. Kolder, went home to be with his Lord on July 21, 2024. Joe was born and raised in Flint, MI. He and his...
Gym floor project may be delayed; TAS salary questions raised
The new floor project for the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium, slated to begin in a matter of weeks, may be delayed due to an asbestos issue.











