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Five U.P. school officials will meet with Whitmer
By Carol Stiffler Five regional school superintendents will meet with Governor Gretchen Whitmer on...
The fish are biting, but be cautious on the ice
By Carol Stiffler Like a siren call, the ice on the Manistique Lakes has already attracted hearty...
LP press expansion is breaking records
Newberry's manufacturing giant Louisiana-Pacific Corporation recently expanded the size of its...
If you have a dream, start it now
By Carol Stiffler Imagine the intersection of M-123 and M-28 without a functioning Pickleman’s...
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Columbus adds new tanker to fire department fleet
A shiny yellow 2200-gallon tanker truck has just been added to the Columbus Township Fire Department in McMillan.
Meet the MacRoberts of Kritters Campground
Former Indiana residents Brice and Vicki MacRoberts had a longtime dream of owning a business and wanted to move out of the city.
Pentland vs. Newberry hearing on April 11
Pentland Township will see the Village of Newberry in court on April 11 for a final hearing before a trial will begin over the long-contested sewer litigation between the two entities.
Seney National Wildlife Refuge Elizabeth Browne Losey
There have been many women who have played a significant role in the stewardship of Seney National Wildlife Refuge.
Softball swings into action
The Newberry Lady Indians got an early start on their 2023 Softball season, traveling to Marquette for the annual Spring Swing invitational at the Superior Dome last weekend
Obituaries for the week of 03/29/2023
Brenda Ann Phillips August 23, 1943 – March 14, 2023 Brenda Ann Phillips, 79, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, and Curtis, Michigan, entered her Heavenly home on March 14, 2023, with her family by her side....
92nd District Court’s major grant
Luce and Mackinac county’s 92nd District Court is one of 10 recipients of an elite federal grant that will establish community court practices in the district.
Top scores at State Solo and Ensemble
Newberry and Engadine schools each had a pair of musicians earn top ratings at last weekend’s State Solo and Ensemble competition in Marquette, traveling west despite the blizzard that eventually closed M-28.
TAS loses bus driver, teacher, and athletic director
By Sterling McGinn Change is on its way to the Newberry High School Athletic Department as director, Kenn Depew, informed the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education of his intent to leave...
Letter to the Editor: Chop down the scenic trees
This decision is also without logic. Why remove every tree if there is only a “problem” with a few?
The future of Michigan’s beech trees
The American beech has fallen on tough times. Twenty years ago, if you were to walk in the woods, you would likely be impressed by the smooth bark and the enormous size of a mature beech.
Fosdick leads Engadine athletics
For the second time this school year, there’s a new face at the helm of the Engadine Athletic Department. Although new to the position, Engadine’s new athletic director is familiar to many.
Obituaries for the week of 03/22/2023
Mary Ellen Walker May 17, 1937 – March 20, 2023 Former Naubinway resident, Mary Ellen Walker, 85, of Newberry, passed away peacefully Monday morning March 20, 2023, at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in...









