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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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Obituaries for the week of 05/03/2023
Helen Boissineau October 12, 1924 – April 25, 2023 Helen Boissineau, age 98, of Newberry, entered eternal life Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Golden Leaves Living Center in the loving, comforting care...
Scout Troop welcomes new members
Family and friends gathered last Tuesday night to celebrate two Cub Scouts who earned the Arrow of Light award and crossed over into the Scouts BSA troop.
Luce County may modify ORV ordinance
Off road vehicles, or ORVs, are increasingly popular in the U.P. and, unfortunately, believed to be a root cause to damage on the side of Luce County roads.
The store with no gas, but great service
Running a small business in the Upper Peninsula is not for the faint of heart. Owners of these independent enterprises work long hours to meet the demand of their customers.
Preventative measures for poison ivy?
Can you share some preventative measures for poison ivy?
Open Letter to Columbus Township Residents
Our township is facing a possible crisis from which there would be no coming back.
Scout Troop welcomes new members
Family and friends gathered last Tuesday night to celebrate two Cub Scouts who earned the Arrow of Light award and crossed over into the Scouts BSA troop.
Engadine track braves elements in Emerald City
Conditions were not ideal when the Engadine track teams headed outdoors to launch their season by competing in the Manistique Kiwanis Invitational.
Obituaries for the week of 04/26/2023
Richard Generou-Gainey March 11, 1970 – December 16, 2022 Richard “Rick” Vernon Generou-Gainey was born on March 11, 1970 in Newberry, Michigan. Rick passed away on December 16, 2022 in Charlotte,...
Concerns, pleas for help at TAS meeting
Concerns regarding a negative culture at Tahquamenon Area Schools took up a majority of public comment and became the focus of the most recent Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education meeting.
Village to hire working DPW superintendent, approves sidewalk cafe ordinance
The Village of Newberry will soon be advertising to hire a full-time working DPW (Department of Public Works) superintendent and has adopted an ordinance allowing downtown restaurants to operate sidewalk cafes.
Don Curley named warden of Newberry Correctional Facility
After a brief search for a new warden at Newberry Correctional Facility, Acting Warden Don Curley was officially named warden of the facility.
Results from 2022 wolf survey show population remains stable
Wildlife biologists from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have released their findings of the latest Michigan gray wolf survey.









