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TAS lists penalty for vapes
By Sterling McGinn In an effort to combat the issue of students vaping on school grounds, TAS...
Luce County may modify ORV ordinance
By Sterling McGinn Off road vehicles, or ORVs, are increasingly popular in the U.P. and,...
Concerns, pleas for help at TAS meeting
By Dan Hardenbrook Concerns regarding a negative culture at Tahquamenon Area Schools took up a...
Senator McBroom visits Newberry
By Sterling McGinn In an effort to get acclimated with Luce County and meet new acquaintances and...
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Marijuana tax payments distributed in Michigan
Over the next few days, 108 cities, 36 villages, 80 townships, 74 counties and 4 tribes will receive nearly $100 million in payments from the Marihuana Regulation Fund.
Luce County drops sanctuary status
Luce County is no longer a sanctuary county. Now the county has documented its intended sanctuary status, too.
Newberry’s Pavey to play at St. Norbert
Senior offensive/defensive lineman Ethan Pavey announced last week that he has committed to play football for St. Norbert College in Wisconsin.
Cameron added to U.P. All Star football game
Engadine senior Hunter Cameron, a multifaceted football talent for the Eagles, has been added to the roster for this year’s U.P. All Star Football Game.
Obituaries for the week of 2/26/2025
Marissa Lasslett With heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved daughter and sister, Marissa Lasslett, 27, on February 3, 2025. Marissa was the best parts of her parents, Jason & Jennifer...
Kids Tackle Party returns in 2025
The Kids Tackle Party is back after its future was in question when previous organizers disbanded in 2024.
Highline announces fiber optic expansion
Highline Internet has announced the continuation of its significant investment in expanding fiber internet access in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The pizza fanatics of Naubinway
The Loebachs are passionate about family, food, and community, somehow blending all three.
State program brings fourth graders to Michigan parks
The DNR is funding Nature Awaits, a program dedicated to hosting outdoor learning sessions for fourth grade classes at state parks.
Sherbrook named 2025 NCF Officer of the Year
Robert Sherbrook was selected as Newberry Correctional Facility’s 2025 Correctional Officer of the Year.
Obituaries for the week of 2/19/2025
David Joseph Hilliker March 26, 1957 – February 12, 2025 Longtime Newberry and recent Grand Marais resident, David Joseph Hilliker, 67, died peacefully Wednesday evening, February 12, 2025 in the...
Where are they now? Dennis Walker
We caught up with 2002 Newberry High School graduate Dennis Walker, who is now retired from the Air Force and living in Alaska.
Luce County’s sanctuary status
When Luce County became a sanctuary county, no declaration was made. That’s because there is no record of any county effort to reach sanctuary status.









