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Anger grows over trash rule
By Carol Stiffler This June, residents of the village of Newberry will say goodbye to the...
Census data made public 72 years later
By Carol Stiffler Genealogists and historians are delighted to plow through the enumeration data...
New cannabis cash payouts
By Brice Burge The Michigan Department of Treasury announced that $42.2 million will be...
Newberry golf course is for sale
By Carol Stiffler After eight years of ownership at the Newberry Country Club, Lance Byrns has...
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Historic photo show returns on the 4th
This year it will be held again in the American Legion in Newberry. The Legion has air conditioning, along with considerable space for the displays.
Germfask celebrates Gene Smith’s 100th birthday
A third area resident has hit their century mark—this time a World War II veteran and longtime Germfask community member Albert “Gene” Smith.
141 years of Foster’s Hardware
Businesses have come and gone since Newberry was founded in 1883, but one in particular has stood the test of time. Foster’s Ace Hardware, a staple in the local community, is celebrating 141 years in business.
TAS proposed budget fails
“We cannot go into the 2024-2025 fiscal year without a budget,” Price said. “We have to have a budget, or we are in trouble.”
Obituaries for the week of 06/26/2024
Benjamin F. Biber May 8, 1954 – June 17, 2024 Benjamin Fredrick Biber, 70, of McMillan, died Monday afternoon June 17, 2024 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette. Born May 8, 1954 in Newberry, son of the...
Winning on Wheel of Fortune
David Livermore, the Garnet, Michigan native won his episode, which aired on June 3, bagging a two-week Eastern European cruise and about $10,000 cash.
Field research with Tim Callahan
Well it’s time to make the journey back to the truck with all this stuff, plus a heavy basket of smelt. The real work is just starting; at home I’m up until 2:30 in the morning cleaning smelt, saving one to sketch for my painting.
Tahquamenon Library adapts to summer challenges
There’s no reason the summer of construction must be a summer bummer and a “book fast”. Take advantage of our services and keep reading.
2024 Independence Day Parade themes
Independence Day is coming right up, bringing with it parades in many local communities. The 45th Annual Kiwanis Club Newberry Parade will take place on Thursday, July 4, with a theme of “Celebrate...
Financing Pentland’s sewer lagoon
Pentland Township is working to secure financing with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) for their sewer lagoon project.
Latest DNR wolf survey shows stable population
The 2024 winter wolf population survey estimate from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources found a minimum of 762 wolves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Obituaries for the week of 06/19/2024
Judy Mildred Legault May 11, 1942 – June 9, 2024 Former Engadine resident, Judy Mildred Legault, 82, died Sunday evening, June 9, 2024 at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility in Okemos surrounded...
Introducing Cindra Moore: Paradise’s naturopath
A new naturopath practitioner has established a wellness center in Paradise. Cindra Moore has been a professional gardener, and is certified in yoga, acupressure massage, aromatherapy, and more.









