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Electrofishing surveys study local walleye population
By Emily Martin Planning to be on the water this fall? Be on the lookout for Michigan Department...
New owners bring BBQ to Curtis’ Tally Ho Bar
By Carol Stiffler Jason and Jessica Stickney wanted to buy the Tally Ho bar and restaurant in...
Tahquamenon Area Schools votes to close campus
By Sterling McGinn With the first day of school coming quickly on Tuesday, September 2, the...
Newberry High School’s future uncertain but teacher has a plan
By Sterling McGinn The ornate former Newberry High School building, now vacant, will soon be...
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Firearm deer season underway: Harvest data reveals trends
Firearm deer season opened on Saturday, and the state’s harvest reporting website is providing real-time updates as hunters record their deer.
McLeans is now Newberry Appliance Sales and Service
McLean Sales and Service, a longstanding Newberry appliance business, has been sold and has a new name.
Meet Kurt Perron, new CCSS teacher
Meet the new teacher at Newberry Alternative School, a former police officer turned educator.
Fuelwood permits available through Dec. 31
Residents looking to save on heating costs this fall can collect firewood from select state-managed lands with a Michigan Department of Natural Resources fuelwood permit.
Career opportunities highlighted at Newberry Area Career Fair
The Bi-Annual Hometown Career Fair offered students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to explore various career paths and job opportunities in the Newberry area.
American Legion Post 74’s 22nd Annual Community Buck Pole
The Hugh Allan McInnes American Legion Post 74 of Newberry will hold their 22nd Annual Community Buck Pole on Saturday.
Obituaries for the week of 11/12/2025
Donald Gerald Martin August 16, 1956 – November 5, 2025 Donald Gerald Martin, 69, of Newberry, died Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and the...
Michigan DNR and tribes partner for wild rice restoration
The DNR is working with Indigenous nations to restore manoomin, a native aquatic rice by seeding thousands of pounds of it in the western and eastern Upper Peninsula.
Curtis man fights off bear
A Curtis man’s encounter with a bear at his door on Halloween turns a trick-or-treat night into a wild story of bravery and self-defense.
Local schools to host annual Veterans Day programs
A number of programs will take place throughout the day. Those will include ceremonies and meals free of charge for veterans.
Wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald remembered on 50th anniversary
November 10, 1975 is the date of one of the most devastating maritime tragedies on the Great Lakes: The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
New legislation aims to curb DNR’s warrantless property entries
Michigan House legislation requires DNR to obtain search warrant before entering private property. Critics accuse DNR of trespassing and harassment.
Painting and fishing the Grand Marais pier
Of all the places I chose to paint this fall, this place is one of my favorites to paint and fish.
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