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Report marked splake to DNR
Splake fishing in the fall on Lake Superior is an experience unmatched anywhere else in the state. As temperatures drop and leaves begin to change, the splake bite picks up as the fish move nearshore.

Historic Vermilion Life-Saving Station getting second lease on life
On a lonely shore of Lake Superior, approximately 13.1 miles from Paradise, an old sentinel is getting a new lease on life thanks to a preservation group known as S.O.S. Vermilion.

Village misses out on state water funds
Newberry Village manager Allison Watkins announced at the September meeting of the village council that Newberry did not receive funding from the 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund,
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Kitzman brings bold vision to athletic dept.
In his initial meeting with Newberry coaching staff earlier this week, Kitzman, a 2006 graduate of Newberry High School, laid his vision out.
Obituaries for the week of 07/12/2023
Denise Marie Puckett November 2, 1951 – June 29, 2023 Denise Marie Puckett, age 71, of Newberry, MI, passed away on June 29, 2023, at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital with family by her side. Denise was...

Grossman Forestry honored with award
Grossman has a distinguished career in forestry, with over 35 years of experience working with various stakeholders.

Sauna on Kumma: Coming to a beach near you
A pair moving back to the Upper Peninsula have brought a new business with them, literally.

Birding for beginners: You’ll like it!
Not long ago, birding was considered something older nerdy types did. Not anymore. It is fast becoming popular with people of all ages and abilities.

LINK needs new home by August 31
The Tahquamenon Area Senior Citizens (TASC) board, which owns the building where the LINK resides, were asked to consider a long-term lease agreement with the LINK.

Legion baseball earns home win
The Newberry American Legion Baseball team picked up their first home win of the 2023 summer season, defeating the Soo Canada Junior Black Sox.

Village hires working DPW superintendent
For the first time in approximately 15 years, The Village of Newberry will have a working DPW (Department of Public Works) superintendent.

Pentland considers land for sewer lagoon
Pentland Township is moving forward in an effort to establish a sewer lagoon system by looking into securing land to host the lagoon

A Newberry superhero gets honored
Newberry’s Fourth of July parade will honor local superheroes, and the Kiwanis Club has picked one Newberry superhero to serve as grand marshal.

Local communities ready for Independence Day
The communities of Newberry, Curtis, Naubinway, Hulbert, Grand Marais and Paradise are ready to help you celebrate with four days worth of fun and activities beginning this weekend.

Freshwater friends: Who’s under that shell
Michigan’s lakes, streams, and wetlands are home to 10 species of turtles that are frequently spotted in the spring basking and nesting.