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Newberry’s extraordinary women
Two Newberry women are featured as part of the Extraordinary Women exhibit displayed this spring and summer at the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University.
Whitmer gives three-week order to stay home
By Carol Stiffler On Monday, March 23, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave an order that many...
COVID-19: Suddenly, it’s spring break
By Carol Stiffler Stacy Price sensed it was coming, but the state-mandated school closures came...
A silver finish on the ice
By Dan Hardenbrook The French Trucking Bantams traveled to Kalamazoo last weekend for the MAHA 14U...
Coronavirus: It’s a matter of when
By Carol Stiffler The coronavirus is creeping closer to the U.P. As of Tuesday morning, 350 people...
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Obituaries for the week of 10/5/2022
Alvin E. Dalgleish January 31, 1946 – September 29, 2022 Lifelong Luce County resident, Alvin Elmer “Big Al” Dalgleish passed away Thursday September 29, 2022 at UP Health Systems Marquette. Born...
Scouts serve at Camp Hiawatha
Several scouts and families from the eastern UP helped with various projects including splitting wood for campfires, removing damaged trees, chipping branches, mulching areas to prepare them for tree planting, and lots of general cleaning.
Newberry fire trucks damaged on 4th of July
One of the trucks, Tanker No. 2, was backed into a village light pole by a firefighter during the open house after the Independence Day parade. The accident resulted in damages estimated at $48, 563.20.
Getting to know you: Kevin Erickson
A familiar face in local law enforcement has accepted a new position for Luce County. Former county sheriff and commissioner Kevin Erickson will now serve as the new 911 Coordinator/Emergency Management director taking over the helm from Chris Peterson.
Former DNR director honored for lifetime of conservation work
Some people talk about the importance of taking care of the natural world around us; Dr. Howard Tanner – former director of the DNR and longtime fisheries champion and educator – is one such person.
Eagles sweep cross country meet
Engadine cross country Coach Tracy Germain had every reason to smile after the Eagles swept both ends of the Eastern U.P. Conference Jamboree opener in Newberry on Sept. 19.
Obituaries for the week of 09/28/2022
Ronald Robert Fox September 29, 1942 – September 19, 2022 Ronald Robert Fox, age 79 of Newberry, Michigan, passed away September 19, 2022, in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He was born on September 29,...
Scouts participate in International Scout Rally
Even though the event has not yet returned to the attendance levels of a few years ago, more than 280 scouts were on the grounds for the weekend’s events.
Just Bill – Why cartoons are important
Jean Plantu has been drawing editorial cartoons for French newspapers since the 1970s. Plantu was telling me that irony and satire help us think about things.
Howie’s girl
Nineteen years ago, a litter of kittens were born under a trailer home near Gladstone, Michigan.
Pentland reviews fireworks issues
Fireworks have been a trending subject at recent Pentland Township board meetings, and they were once again on the agenda of the September meeting.
TAS hires high school principal
After a lengthy search for a 7-12 grade principal, the Tahquamenon Area School (TAS) Board of Education voted to hire Brian Sikkenga—a familiar face to the Newberry school system and community.
Sawaski is U.P. chess champion again
Newberry resident and professional chess player James Sawaski has won his 7th year championship.
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