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Snowload concerns force closure of Tahquamenon Area Schools
By Sterling McGinn A large build-up of snow and ice on the roofs of the Tahquamenon Area Schools...
TAS Board accepts retirements and resignations; update on old high school
The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education heard a disappointing update on the...
Stranded snowmobiler rescued in northern Luce County
Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers responding on snowmobiles in...
Local man adopting fire hydrants in the village
By Sterling McGinn Yoopers have endured a snowy winter for sure, and several devastating fires...
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Newberry resident Betty Fergin celebrates 100th birthday
Newberry resident Betty Fergin celebrated her 100th birthday on July 9, sharing memories of her long life and family.
Engadine Consolidated Schools awarded $8.1M infrastructure grant
Engadine Consolidated Schools secured an $8,151,746 Michigan Department of Education grant to fund critical HVAC, roof, and electrical upgrades.
DNR monitors harsh winter impacts on Upper Peninsula deer
Severe winter conditions in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula led to starvation among the white-tailed deer population.
Engadine Consolidated Schools appoints new superintendent
The Engadine Consolidated Schools Board of Education appointed veteran educator Heather Luoto as the district’s new superintendent, effective July 16.
MHSAA awards Don Gustafson 2026 Bush Merit Award
St. Ignace educator Don Gustafson has received a 2026 Allen W. Bush Meritorious Service Award from the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
Tahquamenon Area Youth Football welcomes new leaders
Students from Engadine and Three Lakes Academy can participate at the junior high level; the Eagles may not be able to field their own junior squad.
Wildfire smoke from Canada prompts Michigan air quality alert
Health officials advise older adults, young children, and those with heart or respiratory conditions to limit outdoor activity.
Fatal head-on crash in Bay Mills Township results in arrest for DUI
A fatal two-vehicle head-on crash occurred in Bay Mills Township, Michigan, resulting in the death of a 62-year-old woman.
Residents warned about animal bites and rabies risks
Animal bites can lead to rabies. In Michigan, bats are the most common source of rabies, but other wild animals can also carry the virus.
Obituaries for the week of 7/8/2026
Janet Leone Tippett January 28, 1939 – June 28, 2026 Janet Leone Tippett, 87, of Hudson Township, passed away Sunday evening, June 28, 2026, at her residence. Born January 28, 1939, in Pontiac, she...
Superior Whitefish Festival returns to Bay Mills Indian Community
The Superior Whitefish Festival is set to take place in Bay Mills Indian Community, celebrating the cultural significance of whitefish to the region.
Ken Bradley’s To the 9’s brings sports training to Newberry
Former Newberry Indians Football Assistant Ken Bradley has launched To the 9’s Sports Performance, a sports training company that focuses on individual player development.
Luce County Animal Shelter reports successful year helping animals
Stats for the Luce County Animal Shelter shows that 2025 was another successful of providing housing and care for the lost, stray, and unwanted cats and dogs in the county.









