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Help Wanted
By Carol Stiffler Engadine dairy farmer Jonathan Miller knows he offers the lowest starting salary...
Hats off to the Class of 2021
By Sterling McGinn Thirty-eight seniors turned their tassels and received their diplomas at the...
Erickson Center unveils new theater
By Carol Stiffler Step inside the new Pine Performance Center on the grounds of the Erickson...
Fire danger high
By Carol Stiffler A burn ban is in place across the Upper Peninsula, sparked by typical spring...
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Can winter be saved?
At long last, here’s some wintery weather. Enough inches of snow cover some areas that sledding is possible, and snow plows have emerged from hibernation.
It’s a welcome relief.
Newberry had all the bells and whistles
Their loud noises alerted the residents of shift changes and lunch periods of the mills and factories, fire or other disasters, the beginning and end of a school day and Sunday church services.
Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District announces 2024 conservation grants program
CLMCD seeks proposals for a variety of projects that have a direct impact to the improvement of our natural resources through hands on educational programs or projects that directly impact the environment in a positive way.
Wrestlers endure long day in Esky
After nearly 13 hours, it came down just a few seconds for Hayden O’Neil. There was plenty of waiting in between plenty of wrestling.
Obituaries for the week of 01/10/2024
Reynold Robert Cox April 14, 1964 – December 17, 2023 Reynold Robert Louis Cox, 59, of Duncan passed from this life Sunday, December 17, 2023 in the Encompass Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas. He...
Make 2024 our best year yet
Each year our collection grows, new educational and entertaining programs for all ages are brought in. Help us make 2024 our best library year yet.
Schoolcraft seeks to be removed as Manistique Lake dam authority
The Manistique Lake dam has been under the supervision of both Luce and Mackinac Counties, with one commissioner from both representing the Manistique Lakes Citizens Advisory Committee.
After great effort, the county approves 2024 budget
Prior to the beginning of their December meeting, the Luce County Board of Commissioners held a budget hearing to review the proposed 2024 fiscal year budget prior to its approval during the regular session.
Winter 2024 – MSU Extension 4-H workshops
Attention teens and employers: Mackinac, Luce, and Schoolcraft 4-H staff have planned a Tri-County Meet the Future Skill Building and Job Fair for 14-19 years olds.
Road commission seeks grant for 407
Luce County Road Commission Engineer and Manager Stuart McTiver said the road commission is applying again for the grant after a good portion of the dirt work was completed last summer.
Getting your littles ready to read
I am always looking for a new library service to support our community. One service, called TALK, came to my offers learning activities for parents to use with children.
Court of Dreams: Newberry basketball goes to the NBA
As they filed in the doors of Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit—home of the Detroit Pistons—the Newberry boys and girls basketball teams didn’t know what to think.
Village finds issues with sewer lining work
Watkins is negotiating with the company to have the warranty extended on the liner, which currently expires after one year. She wants the company to scope all lines before the warranty expires.









