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TAS Superintendent announces retirement
The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education meeting ended with district Superintendent Stacy Price reading a letter announcing her intent to retire from the position affective June 30, 2025.

(Mail)man’s best friend
Mail transportation via dog sled and team dates to the 1820s in Upper Michigan.

TAS resource officer set to begin this week
Recent concerns regarding vandalism, vaping and other illegal activities within the school district has warranted some type of law enforcement presence within the hallways.
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Watch this movie, then read the book
Here’s something I don’t normally do: I suggest you watch this movie before reading the book.

Hockey hits the ice this weekend
The Emeralds have already begun formal practices. They jump into action this coming Saturday.

Legion preparing for 20th annual community buck pole
Members of the American Legion Post 74 of Newberry are preparing for the 20th Annual Community Buck Pole, which opens at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15.

Cookhouse stew: A burning urge
In this age of concern about petro-chemicals monkeying with the climate, it’s comforting to know that we sometimes have eco-friendly alternatives.

Obituaries for the week of 11/08/2023
Henry W. Brockman May 13, 1930 – October 28, 2023 Henry "Hank" Walter Brockman, 93, of Curtis died Saturday afternoon, October 28, 2023 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and the...

Hello winter. Hello all.
A number of adults in the community have expressed interest in having their own book club! If you are interested in participating in a book club for adults this year, please let us know.

Looking for justice in the Mid-East
Most Israelis and Palestinians just want to live ordinary, peaceful lives. Sort of like the people of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The voice of the garden
Every square foot of land you own is teeming with potential to support our local ecosystem, host native plants for bees and other pollinators, and give shelter to small birds or animals.

Students attend Hometown Career Fair
Students were surprised at the local opportunities and were overheard saying things such as “I didn’t know they would pay you to work and pay for training” and “I had no idea they offered so many different jobs”.
Obituaries for the week of 11/01/2023
Robert John Williams April 25, 1945 – October 1, 2023 Robert John “Bob” Williams passed away on October 1, 2023. It should surprise no one who knew Bob that he passed so soon after his wife,...

Local Halloween events
There are plenty of things to do with the kids this Halloween! Here’s a list of things to do around the area this Halloween.

Newberry Fire Department receives new extrication tools
Through a generous donation and funds from the Newberry Fire Department budget, the department has a new set of extrication tools, more commonly known as the “jaws of life.”