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Four tiny graduations
By Carol Stiffler Four members of the Newberry High School Class of 2020 have enlisted in the...
Sewage spill caused by plastic bags and wipes
The recent sewage spill into the Tahquamenon River was caused by a perfect storm of plastic bags,...
You can eat out on Friday
By Carol Stiffler Restaurants, bars, and retail shops in the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City...
Businesses begin the slow re-open
By Carol Stiffler Shortly after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered the state’s restaurants...
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Obituaries for the week of 06/07/2023
George Edwin Hahn July 28, 1931 – May 29, 2023 Former Engadine resident, George Edwin Hahn, 91, a resident of Sault Ste. Marie since 2014, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at My Michigan Medical...
Library Field Days at TASPL
We welcome you to drop by the library at your convenience to pick up a Summer Reading Program brochure at the circulation desk for program details, to sign up, and bag a free book!
$40 water rate increase is a worst-case-scenario to fund village water projects
The $40 increase would be a worst-case-scenario if the Village of Newberry were required to solely fund the needed water system upgrades with loans and no loan forgiveness.
A visit with the Agate Lady in Grand Marais
Lake Superior – with an unprecedented amount of fresh water, and hundreds of mysterious shipwrecks resting its lake bottom, it’s also a rock hunter’s dream.
Newberry area reaches Extreme Fire Danger status
Local volunteer fire departments and the DNR office have responded to several fires in the last couple of weeks that were all human caused.
Baseball and softball set for District Tournaments
It’s championship week on the diamond as both the Newberry Varsity Baseball and Softball teams prepare for District Tournament play.
Obituaries for the week of 05/31/2023
Bernice Mills August 7, 1916 – May 25, 2023 Longtime Brimley resident and former Newberry resident, Bernice Mills, 106, a resident of the McKinley Manor in Sault Ste. Marie, died Thursday evening,...
School culture: Hold students accountable
We expect teachers to teach. We expect students to learn. That is the basic premise behind school. Learning cannot be forced or coerced.
Local Memorial Day ceremonies
In honor of Memorial Day, the American Legion Posts of Newberry, Engadine and Hulbert have scheduled programs to honor those who have lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Will eviction break the LINK?
Though the LINK certainly is still working with the kids, the TASC issued them a letter in May requiring them to begin paying $750 per month in rent, plus a $1,000 deposit.
Barkers purchase Tahqua Tots
Tahqua Tots, the well-established childcare and learning center in Newberry has been sold and is now known as Barker’s Tiny Tots.
Curtis Library is not closing
Portage Township residents who hold library cards for Curtis Library were perplexed by a letter they received this week from the Superior District Library, to which Curtis Library belongs.
Luce County talks more about ORV ordinance changes
More information on the proposed changes to the county ORV ordinance was discussed at the May 16 meeting of the Luce County Commissioners.









