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A new mandate
By Carol Stiffler Wearing a mask in public seems commonplace in some countries, like China, where...
Three new cubs at Oswald’s Bear Ranch
By Carol Stiffler There are three new bear cubs at Oswald’s Bear Ranch, and the Oswalds want your...
Here’s to the Class of 2020
By Carol Stiffler When Jared Wallace packed up the contents of his locker on Friday, March 13, he...
Look for the helpers
By Carol Stiffler Fred Rogers always knew what to say to make us feel better. Mr. Rogers, as he...
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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...
ECA awarded dementia mini-grant
The grant funds will assist the ECA in providing arts and cultural programs at no charge to those affected with dementia and their caregivers.
Here lies Riley Fuller
For nearly 131 years, the grave of Riley Humphrey Fuller was unmarked, and no one who visited the cemetery knew that a Civil War veteran and prominent pioneer Lakefield resident was laid to rest there in 1892.
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Can’t Miss Summer Sporting Events
There is still plenty to do and watch as part of the summer fun in the Tahquamenon Area.
Moose Population in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula Remains Stable
The moose population estimate for the western Upper Peninsula (U.P.) shows no significant difference compared to the last survey conducted in 2019.
Obituaries for the week of 06/14/2023
Thomas W. Lindsey Sr. April 20, 1944 – June 5, 2023 Lifelong Newberry resident, Thomas William Lindsey Sr., 79, died Monday evening June 5, 2023 at UP Health Systems-Marquette. Born April 20, 1944...
Wrapping up the 40-book challenge
At the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, 6th grade teacher Lynn Evans presented the 40 Book Challenge to her students.
The second grader who changes lives
Felicity decided to donate the trimmings to Wigs for Kids, and upped the ante: For $100 an inch, she’d donate up to 22 inches of her hair.
LINK stays in place this summer
Through the generosity of multiple donors, the Luce County Community Resources and Recreation center, better known as the LINK, will remain at their current location at least until August 31 of this year.
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