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TikTok video empties school
A Tahquamenon Area Schools student posted a desperately sad video on TikTok last week, resulting in 365 students missing at least part of the next school day.
Trying to send fewer people to jail
By Carol Stiffler Jail isn’t a perfect punishment for every crime. And jail is never just jail -...
We don’t have enough attorneys
By Carol Stiffler When Brian Rahilly becomes the 11th Circuit Court judge on December 28, he will...
Newberry Community Building turns 100
By Sterling McGinn The McMillan Township Community Building has stood proudly on Newberry Avenue...
Santa’s mailbox on Victory Way
By Carol Stiffler There’s a bright red mailbox on Victory Way, and it’s accepting letters to...
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Obituaries for the week of 02/15/2023
Stephanie D. Nyman October 3, 1943 – February 7, 2023 Longtime Grand Marais resident, Stephanie Doris Nyman, 79, died Tuesday morning, February 7, 2023 at her residence in the comfort of her loving...
Former teacher publishes kids’ book
Newberry resident and retired teacher Christine Pleiman has just written a new book geared towards children.
Luce Moose Mercantile opened Monday
The Luce Moose Mercantile opened its doors to customers on Monday, February 6 in a building located at 1004 Newberry Avenue.
Columbus TWP holds budget workshop
Members of the Columbus Township Board met on Monday, February 6 for the purpose of holding a workshop to discuss the 2023/2024 budget proposal.
There’s gold in ‘dem ‘dar hills!
Scouts from across the U.P. and as far south as Detroit gathered at Camp Hiawatha outside of Munising on January 28 to participate in Scouting’s 75th Anniversary of the Klondike.
Lady Eagles slay the St. Ignace beast
Mark the date down on your calendar: Monday, February 6, 2023. The night the Engadine Lady Eagles defeated the mighty giant that is St. Ignace girls’ basketball.
Obituaries for the week of 02/08/2023
Phillip L. Bellack Died January 10, 2023 Phillip Bellack, born in Newberry, Michigan in 1935, passed away January 10, 2023 at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of the late Carol Bellack (nee...
Ronnie Rall: A legend and a legacy
Above and below the Bridge, everyone knows that the U.P. is a special place with very special people. And every once in a while, we learn of unexpected legends that walk among us here in the far north.
Logging Museum to place new siding on historic McGruer House
The historic John McGruer home, which houses a gift shop and exhibit building of the Tahquamenon Logging Museum, will be getting a facelift with new cedar siding to help preserve the structure.
McMillan Township to fund lobbyist for 410, 407 road project
In the ongoing effort to improve and pave Luce County Roads 410 and 407, the McMillan Township Board voted to fund a lobbyist to secure a budget line-item funding appropriation from the legislative and executive branches for the anticipated road improvements
Cabin Fever Cornhole Tournament returns
The Cabin Fever Cornhole Tournament will return on Saturday, February 18 at the American Legion Post 74.
Varsity hockey pounds Petoskey
The Emeralds Varsity Hockey team continued their winning ways in one of the most well-rounded victories in program history on Saturday
Obituaries for the week of 02/01/2023
Peggy Lee Crandell May 24, 1954 – January 29, 2023 Longtime Newberry resident, Peggy Lee Crandell, 68, died Sunday morning January 29, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and the...











