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Tahquamenon Area Schools votes to close campus
Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education discusses closed campus policy, new hires, and updated student handbook for upcoming school year.
Meet the owl banding duo at Whitefish Point
The bands provide valuable information on owl migration patterns, such as where they went, how long it took to get there, and what the bird weighed.
Newberry track project on hold as costs nearly triple
The track renovation project at Tahquamenon Area Schools has been put on hold due to the worsened condition of the current track, which will now require additional steps to demolish and rebuild it instead.
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Munising Beacon transitions to local ownership, founder returns
The Munising Beacon has been acquired by Munising native Jennifer Champagne, who convinced the paper’s founder, Steve Stiffler, to return as co-publisher.
Hood, Austin team up to coach Engadine football
Engadine Eagles football team welcomes back Coach Howard Hood, a familiar face, to lead the team with the support of Hall of Fame Coach Joe Austin.
Vincent completes Eagle Scout project
Joseph Vincent, Life Scout in Newberry’s BSA Troop 130, is one step closer to becoming an Eagle Scout with the completion of his Eagle Scout project.
Family fun at Michigan DNR’s Newberry open house event
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites the public to a free, family-friendly open house at its new Customer Service Center in Newberry.
Tractor parade, races, at Engadine Old Iron Show
The former Engadine Tractor Show has returned as the Engadine Old Iron Show.
Obituaries for the week of 8/6/2025
Murvle Franklin Payton May 21, 1943 – July 31, 2025 Longtime Newberry resident, Murvle "Murv" Franklin Payton, 82, died Thursday morning, July 31, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette. Born May 21,...
Portage Township creates pocket prairie for wildlife
Portage Township is converting 1.5 acres of land into a “pocket prairie” with native plants to support wildlife.
Jace Suriano makes the team
Jace Suriano never played in a baseball game, but he might have done more for Newberry baseball than anyone in recent memory.
From Newberry to Hollywood: Chad T. Wood’s inspiring journey
Chad T. Wood shares his experiences growing up in Newberry, his diverse career in software programming, acting, and coaching, and his passion for life.
Tahquamenon Logging Museum floor fixed, breakfasts back
After repairs to the cook shack floor, the Tahquamenon Logging Museum will resume its Lumberjack Breakfasts in August 2025.
Luce County dissolves parks and rec board amid controversy
The Luce County Parks and Recreation Department has been dissolved due to issues with the board of directors and the resignation of the parks and recreation director.
New bar and restaurant, Muggs, opens in Helmer
The restaurant, which serves a small menu of hamburgers and French fries, will eventually add fish and broasted chicken to the menu.
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