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School resource officer returns to TAS
TAS and the Luce County Sheriff’s Department worked together to provide the district with a School Resource Officer (SRO) to walk the school halls and handle criminal matters if they occur.
Congratulations, NHS Class of 2020
Congratulations, NHS Class of 2020! Thirty-four members of the Class of 2020 attended their...
School will be different this fall
By Carol Stiffler As school districts make plans, back-up plans, and even more back-up plans to...
The mask mandate
By Carol Stiffler What was formerly urged is now an order: Michigan residents must wear a mask...
Independently done
By Sterling McGinn The crowds were lighter than normal, and throwing candy was forbidden, but...
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Taking care of Michigan’s natural, cultural resources
Want to help us protect and promote Michigan’s natural and cultural resources? Here are a few ways you can get involved with the DNR in December.
The firearms season of long ago
The Whitetail Deer firearm hunting season has long been a highlight of the year in Michigan. Hunters gear up for the camaraderie of deer camp and the excitement of shooting that prized buck.
Newberry’s Merry Christmas event this Friday
Newberry’s Merry Christmas celebration, featuring a parade, a visit from Santa Claus and a free community dinner is set to take place this Friday, December 2 beginning at 6 p.m.
Successful holiday week for Emeralds hockey
The Emeralds picked up their first win of the season by beating the Cheboygan Chiefs 7-2 in St. Ignace last Tuesday.
Obituaries for the week of 11/30/2022
Louise V. Chenard January 23, 1925 – November 21, 2022 Lifelong Newberry resident, Louise Virginia Chenard, 97, died Monday November 21, 2022. Louise was born January 23, 1925 in Newberry, daughter...
Village sewer rates to increase in January
Village residents can expect to see an increase of three dollars per month to their sewer bill beginning in January.
Rockets complete trail sign project
By John Griebel Whitefish Township Community Schools Somewhere I heard the adage, “Nothing good happens fast”, so we are pleased to announce what would appear to be a VERY GOOD project for our...
Portage Township may lose supervisor
Fifty minutes into the Tuesday, November 15 meeting of the Portage Township Board, Supervisor Don Reed announced he was done, and left the meeting.
Joe Austin named UP 8 Player Coach of the Year
Add another accomplishment to the Hall of Fame career of Newberry Indians Coach Joe Austin.
TAS accepts Sikkenga resignation
In a disappointing turn of events, the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education accepted the resignations of Brian and Sarah Sikkenga, upcoming 7-12 principal and kindergarten teacher, respectively.
Obituaries for the week of 11/23/2022
Robert Jesse Eastman March 7, 1936 – November 17, 2022 Lifelong Newberry resident, Robert Jesse Eastman, 86, died Thursday morning November 17, 2022 at Hearthside Assisted Living in Sault Ste....
CR 410 updates discussed at Road Commission meeting
Although some anticipated the board moving forward with the project at the November meeting, there was no board action taken. A number of comments, however, were heard from those in attendance.
Doctor…. Why?
What’s this red spot in my eye?











