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$40 water rate increase is a worst-case-scenario to fund village water projects
By Sterling McGinn When the Newberry Village Council notified residents of a special meeting and...
Will eviction break the LINK?
By Carol Stiffler Anything to help the kids. That’s what Mary Archambeau had in mind when she...
Nathan’s story
By Carol Stiffler Kind, gentle, witty Nathan Seitz collected admirers easily while at work in...
First-ever trapping class a success
By Carol Stiffler In this wild place where trees far outnumber people, outdoor skills are more...
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Farewell, Dr. Dake
We lost our gentle contributing writer, Dr. Paul Dake, last week. He’s answered his last Dr., Why? question, and after his death on Wednesday, March 5, he finally rests.
‘Yooper Castaway Crew’ of Scouts goes to Florida
Sixteen EUP Scouts — who called themselves the “Yooper Castaway Crew” — headed to Sea Base near Key West, Florida.
First cougar cubs verified in Michigan in more than a century
For the first time in more than a century, cougar cubs have been confirmed to be living in the wilds of Michigan.
One school, One Book: It’s reading month
The entire K-6 student body gathered for an assembly on March 3 when the “One School, One Book” initiative was announced at Tahquamenon Area Schools.
Obituaries for the week of 3/12/2025
Wilow Eve Cripe February 23, 2025 – March 2, 2025 Baby Wilow Eve Cripe, born Sunday, February 23, 2025, was taken too soon from this world on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette...
Managing walleye on Big Manistique Lake
There are plenty of walleye in the lake, according to fisheries biologists with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
100th anniversary of Newberry Ave. fire
On March 2, 1925, part of Newberry’s business district was devastated by one of the most disastrous fires in Luce County history.
What’s caused a plunge in school spirit?
Although the restrictions from the pandemic have finally subsided, students at Engadine are still battling with the effects the lockdown had on them.
New walkway will help everyone get to Agate Beach
This project finally came together in January 2025 when the Burt Township Board approved the purchase of a portable, rollout access pathway.
Obituaries for the week of 3/5/2025
Raymond W. Gibbons December 10, 1951 – March 1, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond (Ray) W. Gibbons, 73, of Curtis, Michigan. Ray was born on December 10, 1951 in...
Girls district tournament tips off tonight
Girls basketball teams start their postseason tournaments tonight, and a local rivalry will highlight semifinal action on opening night.
APPROVED: Tax abatement for new senior living project
The agencies approached both municipalities in hopes of securing tax abatement, which would consist of a service charge in lieu of real estate property taxes – also called ad valorem taxes.
Snowshoe treks to falls were hot
By Sterling McGinn The Upper Tahquamenon Falls is breathtaking any time of year, but the view of the frozen water and ice formations make a winter visit extra special. In the 1930s, getting to the...









