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Congratulations Class of 2022
By Sterling McGinn On Friday, May 27, forty-one seniors of the Newberry High School (NHS) class...
Will brownouts rain on our summer?
Power shortages and brownouts are possible during peak times this summer, and the warning is going...
The kids who bring the world to town
By Carol Stiffler Claudio Bistolfi, 17, swapped the bustling streets of Milan, Italy, for the...
Luce County Sheriff fills vacant position with familiar name
By Carol Stiffler Zachariah Kitzman put on a Luce County Sheriff Department uniform for the first...
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Newberry students compete in U.P. Skills Challenge
It was Newberry’s second year attending the challenge—last year was a steep learning curve for all of us. This year I knew we had to prepare for the one-day event, which I could only take six students.
Track season takes off in Cadillac
The Newberry girls and boys varsity track teams took center stage at the first meet of the season last Friday in Cadillac.
Obituaries for the week of 04/24/2024
David H. Beaudoin September 12, 1952 – April 17, 2024 David Harold Beaudoin, 71, of McMillan, shrugged off his earthly suit on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home following a long battle with...
Saving Columbus Township, clerk appointed
The Columbus Township Board may be saved from state intervention after several interested individuals stepped forward to run for the multiple positions that are slated to be empty following the November election.
Where has the respect gone?
Attention!! Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, whoever is responsible for children who are going to Tahquamenon Area Schools: Where has the respect gone?
Will ABJ and Fe get back together this year?
Seney National Wildlife Refuge’s most famous pair has returned. The world’s oldest known loons, ABJ and Fe, successfully migrated back to the refuge this spring.
Over 10 tons of marine debris removed for Lake Superior
More than 200 miles of Lake Superior shoreline recently benefitted from a group effort that removed more than 10 tons of debris from the shoreline.
Obituaries for the week of 04/17/2024
Ellen (Martin) Hass Ellen Hass was born and raised in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Her parents James and Dorothy Martin predeceased her. She is survived by her brother, James C. Martin and...
Sitar, Roohr receive land stewardship awards
The 2023 Land Steward of the Year award was awarded to Jayne Roohr and Kristie Sitar from the Newberry DNR Wildlife Division.
Pentland vs Newberry water fight is over
The years-long sewer litigation between Pentland Township and the Village of Newberry has ended.
Be a citizen scientist on April 20
Want to spend a day as a wildlife biologist? Seney National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a BioBlitz on Saturday, April 20.
Brianna Beaulieu – New MSU Extension Community Nutrition Instructor
As part of the MSU Extension Health and Nutrition Institute, I will be delivering nutrition and physical activity education programs to groups and individuals from preschool age through our senior community.
Lady Indians duo among U.P.’s elite
The Upper Peninsula Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association made the announcement last week after their annual basketball meeting in Marquette.










