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What’s on tap for water?
By Sterling McGinn Water rates — a hot topic in Newberry — were under lengthy discussion at last...
A chat with Newberry’s own Terry Quinn
By Carol Stiffler Terry Quinn stepped on stage once during high school in Newberry, and he’s...
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...
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TAYHA 10U Takes on the UP
Early in the competition, it looked like another TAYHA team would punch their ticket to “States”.
Obituaries for the week of 02/07/2024
Iona M. Shoemaker November 28, 1929 – February 4, 2024 Iona M. "Dolly" Shoemaker, 94, of Naubinway, died Sunday morning February 4, 2024 at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility in Manistique. Born...
Engadine set for Senior Night
Senior basketball players from the Engadine Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball teams will be honored and recognized in a special ceremony between games on Wednesday, February 7.
(Mail)man’s best friend
Mail transportation via dog sled and team dates to the 1820s in Upper Michigan.
Dial-A-Ride driver needed in Luce County
The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority is looking for a second part-time driver for the Luce County area.
Cabin Fever Cornhole tourney is Feb. 17
The tournament has run consecutively every year on the same Saturday in February except during the Covid pandemic, when restrictions prohibited gatherings.
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.









