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The Helmer House donuts are getting famous
The quest for the best donut in the U.P. just might take you to Helmer, Michigan. A poll on the...
American Legion Post 74 turns 100
By Sterling McGinn The American Legion in Newberry is a local icon - a steady piece of the fabric...
School is underway, masks and all
By Carol Stiffler Lynn Evans’ sixth graders wear their masks all day long except for lunch and...
Football is back
By Dan Hardenbrook It was the announcement we have been campaigning for, and protesting peacefully...
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Not all classrooms have four walls
As the community gears up for another school year, not all area students will be reporting back to their classrooms. A growing number of students in Luce County are making history as the first organized group of homeschoolers centered in Newberry.
Can Columbus Township survive?
Only one individual of the five-member board has decided to run for reelection, which will leave four open seats for the general election in November of 2024.
Grubba honored for service to color guard
Newberry resident Robert “Bud” Grubba is now going on 30 years of service to the Newberry American Legion Post 74 color guard. His presence at all home football games and many of the home basketball games has not gone unnoticed.
Fly-in celebration as Two Hearted River airstrip reopens
A total of 21 airplanes landed at the Two Hearted River airstrip this past weekend, which marked the reopening of the 90-year-old airfield on the shore of Lake Superior.
Six threats to our forests
There are some species that regularly get out of line, but they are put back into their proper places by the checks and balances of their neighbors. Such is forest ecology.
Obituaries for the week of 08/30/2023
Terrance J. Villemure December 26, 1957 – August 23, 2023 Longtime Newberry resident, Terrance James Villemure, 65, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 23, 2023 at his home after a short battle...
What we can learn from the classics
Classical literature also allows us to better understand ourselves. That is why copious reading often leads to greater amounts of empathy.
Helen Newberry Joy announces projects for $7.3 million state allocation
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center (HNJH) is excited to announce the significant improvement projects, made possible by a generous allocation of $7.3 million through the state budget.
McLeod House owners producing short film
The historic McLeod House of Newberry will be the location of a short film to be produced by Victor and Christa Dagon, owners of the home.
One teacher resigns, another returns to TAS
The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) district was faced with yet another staff resignation, which was on the agenda of the August 21 meeting of the board of education.
Village holding recycling events, discusses sewer litigation
This fall, the Village of Newberry will host two recycling events for residents—one for scrap tires and the other for used electronics.
Obituaries for the week of 08/23/2023
Mary Elizabeth Nutkins February 8, 1948 – August 20, 2023 Longtime Newberry resident, Mary Elizabeth Nutkins, 75, died Sunday evening August 20, 2023 at Golden Leaves Living Center in Newberry. Born...
The UP has work, needs workers
There are jobs that need filling, and there is a lack of people to fill them, but mainly because there is a lack of potential employees.









