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TAS Band program continuing despite loss of director
By Sterling McGinn Band class has been a joyfully noisy event at Tahquamenon Area Schools, but...
Joseph Rahilly’s conservation legacy
By Sterling McGinn The late Joseph Patrick Rahilly, one of Newberry’s most honored and...
Where have all the monarchs gone
By Carol Stiffler Right now, monarchs that recently emerged from their chrysalises are preparing...
Toonerville Trolley: Iconic business for sale
By Sterling McGinn Kris and Dixie Stewart, longtime owners of the famous Toonerville Trolley and...
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Obituaries for the week of 06/12/2024
Larry J. Niskala December 2, 1956 – June 2, 2024 Longtime Garnet resident, Larry James Niskala, 67, died suddenly Sunday June 2, 2024 at his residence. Born December 2, 1956 in Hinesville, Georgia,...
Homeschoolers join in on community service month
As nicer weather rolls in, Tahquamenon Area Homeschool Community (TAHC) students rolled up their sleeves for Community Service Month. Students spent four afternoons helping improve our community.
Village discusses adding fire millage for truck
The Newberry Village Council held a lengthy discussion at their May meeting about requesting another Village fire millage of two mills to purchase a fire truck for the Newberry Fire Department.
Newberry’s real-deal Rosie the Riveter turns 100
Newberry has its own WWII Rosie the Riveter, and her name is actually Rose.
Indians win by a hair
The outcome of the Upper Peninsula Division 3 boys’ track and field Finals boiled down to the last race as Newberry held off St. Ignace 96-92 for its first championship in eight years when it was competing in D-2.
Obituaries for the week of 06/05/2024
Marion M. Sharp November 6, 1929 – May 30, 2024 Longtime Newberry resident, Marion Marcelline Sharp, 94, died Thursday morning May 30, 2024 at McKinley Manor Assisted Living in Sault Ste. Marie in...
Introducing the new, old Curtis Public Library
The Curtis Public Library celebrated a grand opening last week, proudly announcing that it had become Michigan’s 397th standalone library.
Tell me a duck stamp story
Try to visit the Erickson Center for the Arts to view the top 20 duck stamp entries from last year’s competition. They’re on display until June 12.
Luce EMS seeking millage increase
The Luce County Board of Commissioners approved a request to place a millage increase on the November 5 ballot supporting the Luce County Ambulance Service.
Hey kids! Want to go to football camp?
The Newberry High School Football program is hosting its annual Youth Football Camp at the football field June 3-5 after school.
Obituaries for the week of 05/29/2024
Margaret Naomi Burton February 12, 1938 – May 21, 2024 Longtime Newberry resident, Margaret Naomi Burton, 86, died Tuesday morning, May 21, 2024 at her residence in the presence of her loving family...
New hires for Tahquamenon Area Schools
Three new hires for the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) district were approved at their regular board of education meeting held in the school cafeteria on Monday, May 20.
2024 Local Memorial Day ceremonies
Local American Legion Posts have announced plans for annual Memorial Day ceremonies to take place on Monday, May 27.










