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What happened in Newberry on the 3rd
By Carol Stiffler The Independence Day parade featured some of the usual suspects - the Newberry...
Luce County needs more cops
By Carol Stiffler If you have an emergency in the dead of night -- say someone is breaking into...
TAS plans 2021 bond vote
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education is beginning the process...
Hospital begins major projects
By Carol Stiffler The patient experience at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and its clinics will soon...
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Obituaries for the week of 01/31/2024
Michael Wayne Verrett January 3, 1976 – January 19, 2024 Michael Wayne Verrett, 48, died Friday afternoon January 19, 2024 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. Born January 3, 1976,...
Heroes to Hives receives major development grant
A few miles east of Newberry on M-28, Adam and Lacey Ingrao keep between 70 and 100 beehives in the Bee Wise Farms apiary. The farm is locally known for its honey, but nationwide it’s also known as an agricultural classroom.
TAS resource officer set to begin this week
Recent concerns regarding vandalism, vaping and other illegal activities within the school district has warranted some type of law enforcement presence within the hallways.
Not for sale – HNJH’s quest for non-profit status
The Luce County Board of Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting where they heard an update on Helen Newberry Joy’s efforts to become a not-for-profit hospital.
Lady Eagles top Rudyard for first win
The Engadine girls basketball team celebrated a breakthrough win Friday, never giving up and never letting up in a 41-27 win over the Rudyard Lady Bulldogs.
Obituaries for the week of 01/24/2024
Thomas Lee McAlpine January 28, 1935 – January 14, 2024 Thomas Lee McAlpine, 88, of Gould City, died Sunday evening January 14, 2024 at his residence. Born January 28, 1935 in Gulliver, son of the...
Ed Auge retiring from Columbus Twp
Since he was 25 years old, McMillan resident Ed Auge has been a member of the Columbus Township Board. He’s got a total of 45 years of service there, and spent about 40 years with the township’s fire department as well.
Wyld Flower Studio’s whole body of art
She opened Wyld Flower Studio on Newberry Avenue in August 2023 and soon had a grand opening event of sorts where she inked 31 tattoos on clients who were waiting in line on the sidewalk before her shop even opened.
TAS to hire resource officer
Parental concerns have been increasing in recent months following a long series of destructive and illegal activities—including violence, vandalism, and vaping—committed by some students at school.
Depew released from Mary Free Bed
His accident was the third horrific and life-changing event in a few short months; two other local men had accidents of their own and received spinal cord injuries.
Fists fly in Lady Indians win over Rudyard
A dominant night and another big win for the Lady Indians was overshadowed by a nasty physical altercation in the second half of last Wednesday’s Girls Varsity Basketball game in Newberry.
Obituaries for the week of 01/17/2024
Lillian (Rapp) Teske November 6, 1924 – December 24, 2023 Longtime Newberry resident, Lillian (Rapp) Teske, 99, died Sunday evening December 24, 2023 at Newberry Assisted Living Community in the...
Finding winter’s coziness
TASPL is always looking for ways to help our patrons weather the grey months with a smile.









