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Man on a mission: Teaching kids to fish for life
By Carol Stiffler Germfask resident Joe Smith is a man on a mission. He wants kids to learn how to...
Stas Venglevski brings accordion music to Curtis
By Carol Stiffler Last week, 18 accordion players arrived to Curtis for a week-long rehearsal and...
‘Meteorological bomb’ shocks, awes U.P
By Sterling McGinn Luce County, like the entire Upper Peninsula, was hit with a historic winter...
Lifestyle choices, not just technology, impact US life expectancy
By Michael G. Beaulieu, MD Medical Director LMASDHD I was recently asked why, with all of the...
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Newberry man charged with child abuse offenses
Calvin Marcus Gerwatowski, 19, from Newberry, Michigan, has been arrested by the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit for possession of child sexually abusive material.
Cloverland to stagger rate hikes nearing 20%
Cloverland Electric Cooperative members will see phased rate increases beginning in 2026 following the completion of a comprehensive cost-of-service study.
UP legislators questioned about gas money requests during boycott
Two U.P. legislators were among at least 17 Republicans who requested mileage reimbursements during a weeks-long House boycott, raising transparency concerns as efforts to expand public access to legislative records under FOIA stalled in Michigan.
Michigan DNR explains winterkill and dead fish sightings
The DNR reminds everyone that while such sights can be startling, it is normal for winter conditions to cause the death of some fish and other creatures such as turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish.
Obituaries for the week of 4/8/2026
Kathleen Frances Egert May 12, 1952 – April 4, 2026 Longtime Rexton and current Newberry resident Kathleen “Kathy” Frances Egert, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Helen Newberry Joy...
Enrollment growth prompts Newberry and Brimley to climb to Class C
Newberry and Brimley student athletes in Michigan will compete in a higher classification starting 2026-27, as they move up from Class D to Class C.
Free fishing gear and fun at 70th Annual Kids’ Tackle Party
The Annual Kids’ Tackle Party returns for its 70th year, offering free fishing gear and fun activities for local youth.
Newberry native opens chiropractic clinic in hometown
Dr. Jeff Rahilly opens his first chiropractic clinic in Newberry, offering hands-on care for all ages.
Three Lakes Academy receives $3,000 grant to fight childhood hunger
Three Lakes Academy receives $3,000 grant to fight childhood food insecurity, providing healthy snacks for students throughout the school year.
Obituaries for the week of 4/1/2026
Allyn J. Garavaglia August 6, 1948 – March 27, 2026 Allyn James “Al” Garavaglia, 77, of Naubinway, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, March 27, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital...
25-40 year sentence for Michigan State Police arson
A 41-year-old man from Florida has been sentenced to 25 to 40 years in prison for a violent attack on a Michigan State Police post in Sault Ste. Marie in September 2023.
Engadine schools partner with SiteLogiQ for $8.1M infrastructure grant
The Engadine Consolidated Schools Board of Education voted to enter a $15,00 pre-bond agreement with SiteLogiQ in a quest for a statewide infrastructure grant to fund school repairs.
TAS Board accepts retirements and resignations; update on old high school
Dramatic flooding takes place in the old high school building and longtime teacher and staff retire from TAS.
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