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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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Pentland considers land for sewer lagoon
Pentland Township is moving forward in an effort to establish a sewer lagoon system by looking into securing land to host the lagoon
A Newberry superhero gets honored
Newberry’s Fourth of July parade will honor local superheroes, and the Kiwanis Club has picked one Newberry superhero to serve as grand marshal.
Local communities ready for Independence Day
The communities of Newberry, Curtis, Naubinway, Hulbert, Grand Marais and Paradise are ready to help you celebrate with four days worth of fun and activities beginning this weekend.
Freshwater friends: Who’s under that shell
Michigan’s lakes, streams, and wetlands are home to 10 species of turtles that are frequently spotted in the spring basking and nesting.
Lady Indians softball celebrates season
The Newberry Lady Indians Softball team recently gathered to celebrate their 2023 season. A season that plenty of struggles ended on a high note.
Obituaries for the week of 06/28/2023
Carol McTiver Schmidt October 2, 1928 – June 26, 2023 Lifelong Newberry resident Carol McTiver Schmidt, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Helen Newberry Joy hospital. Born...
Come and play on Turtle Day!
Curtis is the former home of the World Championship Turtle Races. Turtles will be back, not to race, but to provide fun and games throughout Curtis.
Germfask’s Danish troll
An international event is about to take place in Germfask. Called Benny Beardfisher, the troll will reach up to 30 feet long and 12 feet high.
Historic Newberry photo show resumes
After a local run of historic photo shows on Independence Day, from 2003 through 2019, a COVID-induced hiatus brought it to a halt for the past three years.
What’s a summer sled dog adventure?
A new tourist destination just 13 miles north of Newberry on M-123 has quickly become one of the greatest “feel good” attractions in the entire Upper Peninsula.
Asbestos removal begins at TAS
In the next step of the ongoing Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) bond project, the task of removing asbestos in the elementary and former middle school building, began on June 13.
Rediscovered: ABJ defies (even more) odds
The world’s oldest known male loon, ABJ, was located last week by Louis Good, a student at Northern Michigan University.
Obituaries for the week of 06/21/2023
Victor Ryan McNamara June 25, 1953 – June 11, 2023 Victor “Vic” Ryan McNamara, age 69 of Glennie, MI., passed away on June 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Vic was born on June...









