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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...
Village proposes 3 percent increase in water rates
By Sterling McGinn After months of discussion, the council is close to a decision on raising the...
USDA files complaint against Oswald’s Bear Ranch
By Carol Stiffler Frequently under fire by PETA, the Oswald’s Bear Ranch north of Newberry has now...
Latest Stories
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.
Logging Museum gets ‘Big Wheels’
Newberry’s Tahquamenon Logging Museum is now in possession of a set Big Wheels, which were just installed on museum grounds.
How Father’s Day came to be
The first celebration of Father’s Day in the United States was more than 100 years ago, on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Luce shelter has good year helping animals
Since the beginning of the year, 19 dogs have arrived at the shelter, either as lost animals, strays, or surrendered by owners or owners’ families. Of those, 10 dogs were returned to their grateful owners.
The forest needs to be disturbed
As forests age, increases in natural mortality and subsequent disturbance events happen. Michigan forests are growing older and natural mortality is on the rise. Natural mortality volumes have exceeded harvest volumes.
Obituaries for the week of 06/12/2024
Larry J. Niskala December 2, 1956 – June 2, 2024 Longtime Garnet resident, Larry James Niskala, 67, died suddenly Sunday June 2, 2024 at his residence. Born December 2, 1956 in Hinesville, Georgia,...
Homeschoolers join in on community service month
As nicer weather rolls in, Tahquamenon Area Homeschool Community (TAHC) students rolled up their sleeves for Community Service Month. Students spent four afternoons helping improve our community.
Village discusses adding fire millage for truck
The Newberry Village Council held a lengthy discussion at their May meeting about requesting another Village fire millage of two mills to purchase a fire truck for the Newberry Fire Department.
Newberry’s real-deal Rosie the Riveter turns 100
Newberry has its own WWII Rosie the Riveter, and her name is actually Rose.









