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Major Ian Fishback has died at age 42
Losing Major Fishback By Carol Stiffler Newberry residents have been shocked to learn of the death...
COVID is back again
By Carol Stiffler After weeks in decline, COVID cases are rising again in Michigan, including in...
It’s a yes for TAS
By Carol Stiffler At long last, students and staff who have endured difficult conditions at...
Internet coverage for the whole EUP
By Sterling McGinn A major effort to bring broadband internet, like the ones listed on small...
Latest Stories
Pentland vs Newberry water fight is over
The years-long sewer litigation between Pentland Township and the Village of Newberry has ended.
Be a citizen scientist on April 20
Want to spend a day as a wildlife biologist? Seney National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a BioBlitz on Saturday, April 20.
Brianna Beaulieu – New MSU Extension Community Nutrition Instructor
As part of the MSU Extension Health and Nutrition Institute, I will be delivering nutrition and physical activity education programs to groups and individuals from preschool age through our senior community.
Lady Indians duo among U.P.’s elite
The Upper Peninsula Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association made the announcement last week after their annual basketball meeting in Marquette.
Obituaries for the week of 04/10/2024
Thomas L. Gendron July 21, 1948 – March 31, 2024 Lifelong area resident, Thomas Lewis Gendron, 75, died Sunday afternoon March 31, 2024 at Golden Leaves Living Center in Newberry. Born July 21, 1948...
Local pug Lola running for second term as Bluegrass Pugfest queen
Lola reigned supreme at last year’s Bluegrass Pugfest Queen, and she’s going for the title again!
TAS approves rebidding for Phase II renovation project
The first set of bids, which were due February 1, for the remainder of the school bond project were approximately $2.8 million over budget. The board voted on February 13 to reject them.
Prepare for the summer library closure
The Library will close to the public on May 10. All TASPL material needs to be returned before May 10.
Jeanine Stephenson retires from courthouse
One of Luce County’s longtime and dedicated employees has officially retired after 42 years of service.
Baseball hits the beach for spring training
With wintery weather returning just in time for spring break, the Newberry varsity baseball team headed south, looking for warmer temps, sunshine, and clear fields to prepare for the upcoming 2024 season.
Obituaries for the week of 04/03/2024
Elaine Judy Berry September 19, 1953 – March 20, 2024 Longtime Newberry resident, Elaine Judy Berry, 70, recently of Cadillac, died Wednesday morning March 20, 2024 at her daughter, Jennifer Reed,...
Softball gets ready to shine
Longtime Newberry softball Coach Bruce Dake has seen his fair share of preseason sessions, but he’s never seen a preseason quite like this.
Tahquamenon Sportsmen’s Club to dissolve
During its tenure, membership helped live trap deer with the Department of Natural Resources, planted trees and wild rice, and provided supplemental feeding for whitetail deer herds.









