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A smaller council
By Sterling McGinn The village of Newberry will soon be represented by four council trustees and a...
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...
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Newberry and Engadine set for JV showdown
Newberry and Engadine will renew their rivalry on the football field this week, when the junior varsity teams from both schools will meet up in a special showcase exhibition.
Gear Up Gala: Empowering Manistique Students
Gear Up Gala, a teachers vision to provide essential supplies, clothing, and haircuts to local students.
Gibson Clinic will temporarily move
Starting October 14, 2024, construction will begin on the clinic’s existing facility. During this period, the clinic will be temporarily relocated to mobile units to ensure the continuity of care.
Obituaries for the week of 09/04/2024
Kristen Jean Terrian January 7, 1985 – August 2, 2024 Kristen Jean Terrian, 39, of Gulliver, Michigan, passed away on August 2nd, 2024. Kristen was born in Manistique on January 7th, 1985. Kristen...
Where are they now? Missy (Trinka) Pedzich
Next in our series, the Newberry News catches up with Missy (Trinka) Pedzich, a 1997 graduate of Newberry High School. Here’s what she’s doing now. Please remind me of your parents’ full names and...
New MSU research shows gardening improves mental and social well-being
Newly published research demonstrates that participating in community gardening bolsters mental and social well-being through caring for plants, connecting to nature and feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Forest Home Cemetery under scrutiny
Issues at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry have resulted in the formation of a cemetery management committee to address recent problems and to manage the operations.
Get your boots on the ground with the DNR
The Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) will be hosting a dam improvement project in partnership with the Michigan DNR at the Blind Sucker Flooding in Luce County.
Michael Havens appointed to TAS board
Following the resignation of Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education trustee Kristine McCraren, the board appointed Newberry resident Michael Havens to fill the open seat until the term is up in December.
Help students get back to school safely
AAA is issuing a safety alert for all Michigan drivers, as students prepare to return to school.
Tim Callahan: The Pewee family
I was downstate working on a commercial art job and when I returned, they’d already set up house and had four little buff-colored eggs occupied the nest of moss and twigs.
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School resource officer returns to TAS
TAS and the Luce County Sheriff’s Department worked together to provide the district with a School Resource Officer (SRO) to walk the school halls and handle criminal matters if they occur.









