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Lifestyle choices, not just technology, impact US life expectancy
By Michael G. Beaulieu, MD Medical Director LMASDHD I was recently asked why, with all of the...
Newberry Christmas under the lights cold but enjoyable
By Sterling McGinn Despite frigid temperatures on Saturday, Newberry’s Christmas Under the Lights...
Columbus Township faces uncertain future as clerk resigns
By Sterling McGinn Columbus Township is again facing an uncertain future. A crucial member of the...
Newberry’s Christmas in the Village returns with festive events
By Sterling McGinn It is beginning to look a little like Christmas in Newberry. Our famous...
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TAS board reinstates Canfield after grievance hearing
Deb Canfield, an administrative assistant at Tahquamenon Area Schools, was reinstated after a public grievance hearing.
Charlie White’s table damaged at Scott’s Point
Newton Township residents are upset after vandals removed about five pine logs that had been assembled into a rustic table and set of benches at Scott’s Point.
Obituaries for the week of 4/22/2026
Brenda Ann Frazier March 20, 1964 – April 14, 2026 Brenda Ann Frazier, 62, of Gould City, passed away Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, surrounded by her...
Newberry track teams start title defenses
Spring’s track and field season launched last week when the Newberry boys and girls varsity track teams competed in the Rathbun Invitational.
48 park rangers graduate from Michigan DNR Academy
Michigan Department of Natural Resources graduates 48 park rangers from newly formatted Ranger Academy, marking a milestone in comprehensive training.
Private well owners urged to test water after floods
After flooding events, it’s essential to ensure your drinking water is safe—especially if you rely on a private well.
Snowload concerns force closure of Tahquamenon Area Schools
Snow and ice build-up on Tahquamenon Area Schools’ roofs caused a four-day closure due to safety concerns. Snow removal and roof inspection were necessary.
Michigan considers ‘one-buck’ hunting rule
Hunters in Michigan are divided over a proposed ‘one buck rule’ aimed at balancing the buck-to-doe ratio and improving future deer hunting.
Obituaries for the week of 4/15/2026
Richard B. St.Clair July 5, 1940 – March 30, 2026 Richard St.Clair, age 85, of Maple Shade New Jersey, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at Riverview Estates in Riverton New Jersey. He was born...
Newberry man charged with child abuse offenses
Calvin Marcus Gerwatowski, 19, from Newberry, Michigan, has been arrested by the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit for possession of child sexually abusive material.
Cloverland to stagger rate hikes nearing 20%
Cloverland Electric Cooperative members will see phased rate increases beginning in 2026 following the completion of a comprehensive cost-of-service study.
UP legislators questioned about gas money requests during boycott
Two U.P. legislators were among at least 17 Republicans who requested mileage reimbursements during a weeks-long House boycott, raising transparency concerns as efforts to expand public access to legislative records under FOIA stalled in Michigan.
Michigan DNR explains winterkill and dead fish sightings
The DNR reminds everyone that while such sights can be startling, it is normal for winter conditions to cause the death of some fish and other creatures such as turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish.









