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Independence Day plans still a go
Newberry residents: Get your water balloons ready. The Newberry Independence Day parade will start...
The Class of 2020 has been adopted
By Sarah Pleiman Most people look back at the end of their high school career with fond memories...
Animal shelter millage will be on August ballot
The Luce County Pet Pals organization is just steps away from realizing one of its main goals: To...
When Newberry was the Celery City
By Sterling McGinn Over 100 years ago, Newberry was widely known for its choicest and crisp...
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Luce West Mackinac County Fair begins next week
The Luce West Mackinac County Fair Board has announced the schedule for the 2023 fair, which is set to begin on Thursday, July 27 running through Sunday, July 30.
Under Michigan’s Milky Way
Franklin has turned the hobby into a sustaining business, and she’s been at it for enough years that she’s developed excellent night vision.
TAS board hires varsity girls BB coach
The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education has hired a Newberry High School alumnus and former basketball player.
Engadine names new girls basketball coach
The next time the Engadine Lady Eagles take the basketball court, the team will have a different look and feel.
Obituaries for the week of 07/19/2023
Gregory George Tiglas April 2, 1959 – June 24, 2023 Lifelong Newberry resident, Gregory George Tiglas, 64, died Saturday, June 24, 2023 at his residence. Greg was born April 2, 1959 in Newberry,...
Deer Park Lodge: the perfect place to visit
Property owners around Muskallonge Lake have their own little slice of heaven. Deer Park Lodge is certainly one of those places.
Great Lakes, great books
By Brian Freitag TASPL Director It’s easy for some to mistake the Great Lakes for the ocean at first. I’ve brought a few people to see Lake Superior for the first time, and that’s what they all say:...
Fire hall renamed Peter Rahilly Fire Station #1
The 96-year-old brick fire station in Newberry, simply known for decades as Newberry Fire Station #1, has a new name, and a familiar one for that matter.
The U.P. is abuzz
Michigan is home to 465 different species of them. We’ll explore five of the most common ones.
Kitzman brings bold vision to athletic dept.
In his initial meeting with Newberry coaching staff earlier this week, Kitzman, a 2006 graduate of Newberry High School, laid his vision out.
Obituaries for the week of 07/12/2023
Denise Marie Puckett November 2, 1951 – June 29, 2023 Denise Marie Puckett, age 71, of Newberry, MI, passed away on June 29, 2023, at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital with family by her side. Denise was...
Grossman Forestry honored with award
Grossman has a distinguished career in forestry, with over 35 years of experience working with various stakeholders.
Sauna on Kumma: Coming to a beach near you
A pair moving back to the Upper Peninsula have brought a new business with them, literally.









