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Report marked splake to DNR
Splake fishing in the fall on Lake Superior is an experience unmatched anywhere else in the state. As temperatures drop and leaves begin to change, the splake bite picks up as the fish move nearshore.
Big plans for Pine Stump Junction
By Carol Stiffler Rob Stein’s family has had a cabin north of Newberry for a long time, and he...
Hockey team scheduling out-of-state games
By Dan Hardenbrook Hockey is back! After a long wait, a group of local hockey players have come...
All practice, no play
By Dan Hardenbrook Newberry High School senior Brenna Pavey understands that it takes a lot of...
Where is the snow?
By Carol Stiffler What do you get when you cross a COVID summer with a no-snow winter? Area...
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Hockey season ends in Soo
The incredible second season of varsity hockey for the Manistique Emeralds came to a sad, sudden end in the MHSAA regional semifinals at Sault Ste. Marie Friday night.
Obituaries for the week of 03/01/2023
Gordon E. Holmberg December 31, 1955 – February 15, 2023 Longtime Newberry resident, Gordon Eugene Holmberg, 67, died Wednesday morning February 15, 2023 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Born...
Local conservation officer rescues stranded snowmobilers
The fortunate availability of a cellphone early Wednesday morning provided a lifeline for two snowmobilers stranded miles away from the nearest town in Luce County.
TAS board accepts resignations, hears bond update
The resignation of two staff members and a letter of retirement from a longtime teacher were on the agenda of the February meeting of the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education.
Kisro’s Lakeside Market opens on M-28
The former Bear Den Grocery located along M-28 near McMillan and across the street from East Lake has new owners and boasts a new name—Kisro’s Lakeside Market.
2022 deer hunting season recap
It was a year of firsts in 2022, highlighted by the requirement that successful hunters report their deer harvest within 72 hours.
Zdebski sinks Brimley on last-second shot
It was Bryce Zdebski’s big moment, as she sank the first of two free throws with 2.2 seconds left to put the Lady Eagles ahead.
Obituaries for the week of 02/22/2023
Sharon L. Beasinger January 19, 1947 – February 17, 2023 Sharon Lee Beasinger of McMillan passed away February 17, 2023 at the McLaren Hospital in Flint, Mich. She was born January 19, 1947, the...
Firemen honor former Chief Ronald Brown
Active and former Newberry firefighters joined forces on Saturday, February 11 to honor and pay tribute to the late Ronald Brown, who formerly served as department chief.
JP Pizza opens its doors in Germfask
JP Pizza, a new business running in conjunction with JP Memorial Golf Course in Germfask, offers a wide variety of pizza options and even a 15-mile radius delivery service.
Crochet your way out of the winter doldrums
The Tahquamenon Area Library is hosting a Youth Crochet Club starting this month. Meet up with other young people to learn a skill that can be used for years to come
Starting March 1, residents will pay $13 for Recreation Passport
Next month, people will see a slight increase in the cost of a Recreation Passport, but at just over a dollar per month it is still the best recreation deal around.
Wrestling reaches district final
The Newberry varsity wrestling team hit the postseason last week, hosting the MHSAA Team Districts at the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium.











