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Gravelle sets goals for term as sheriff
By Sterling McGinn Former undersheriff Eric Gravelle is now officially at the helm of the Luce...
TAS buys four new buses
By Sterling McGinn Having the largest square-mile school district east of the Mississippi can take...
Why does the new year begin in the middle of winter?
By Bill Cook MSU Extension Forester and Biologist - retired Sure, the Caesar dynasty messed with...
New life for the Old Bank building
By Sterling McGinn Newberry residents have probably noticed some activity in and around Newberry’s...
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Derusha appointed to state’s Public Health Advisory Council
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to several boards and commissions, including appointing Nicholas Derusha to the Public Health Advisory Council.
Managing cormorants on the Big Manistique Lake
“We’re acting on it as quickly and effectively as we can to manage that colony at a level that is biologically acceptable.”
Prison guard, Detroit man charged for trying to get drugs into prison
Two subjects have been arrested and arraigned in court after attempting to smuggle drugs into a correctional facility.
New Luce County prosecutor sworn in
Luce County has a new prosecutor following a two-month search after the resignation of former Prosecutor Cameron Harwell.
Newberry takes four to Escanaba wrestling tourney
On a day which scoring points was a real challenge, one Newberry wrestler found his way to the podium in the 52nd Annual Escanaba Elks Invitational on Saturday.
Obituaries for the week of 1/08/2025
Paul Stephen Scholtus February 25, 1958 – January 2, 2025 Paul Stephen Scholtus went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1958, one...
LSSU releases 2025 Banished Words list
Lake Superior State University (LSSU) proudly reveals the 2025 edition of its Banished Words List, a quirky tradition that dates back to 1976.
Emeralds control the ice, pick up heat
The Manistique Emeralds Varsity Hockey team stayed busy over the holiday break, with three games in four days to wrap up 2024.
Obituaries for the week of 1/01/2025
James E. Suhanic February 19, 1932 – December 28, 2024 James Edward Suhanic formerly of Tawas City, Michigan passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, in Newberry, Michigan. Jim was born on...
HNJH nurses to receive DAISY Awards
The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.
Christmas trees for fish habitat?
There are many ways that your old Christmas trees can keep on giving as habitat, but it’s important to think carefully about the best way to do so.
Wrestlers finish 2-2 in Manistique
Newberry’s varsity wrestling team had one of its largest and toughest tests of the season last weekend in Manistique.
Obituaries for the week of 12/25/2024
Barbara Phyllis Burkett June 8, 1924 – December 15, 2024 We say “Good Bye” to our beloved Aunt Barb. Barbara Phyllis Burkett, 100 years old, passed away peacefully under the watchful, caring eyes of...









