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Read by Grade 3 hits now
By Carol Stiffler Between now and May, third graders have a huge task ahead of them: Learn to read...
Teams Take to Trails in Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Races
By Dan Hardenbrook More than 50 mushers and their sled dog teams took the trails of northern Luce...
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...
Latest Stories
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.
Birding for beginners: You’ll like it!
Not long ago, birding was considered something older nerdy types did. Not anymore. It is fast becoming popular with people of all ages and abilities.
LINK needs new home by August 31
The Tahquamenon Area Senior Citizens (TASC) board, which owns the building where the LINK resides, were asked to consider a long-term lease agreement with the LINK.
Legion baseball earns home win
The Newberry American Legion Baseball team picked up their first home win of the 2023 summer season, defeating the Soo Canada Junior Black Sox.
Village hires working DPW superintendent
For the first time in approximately 15 years, The Village of Newberry will have a working DPW (Department of Public Works) superintendent.
Pentland considers land for sewer lagoon
Pentland Township is moving forward in an effort to establish a sewer lagoon system by looking into securing land to host the lagoon
A Newberry superhero gets honored
Newberry’s Fourth of July parade will honor local superheroes, and the Kiwanis Club has picked one Newberry superhero to serve as grand marshal.
Local communities ready for Independence Day
The communities of Newberry, Curtis, Naubinway, Hulbert, Grand Marais and Paradise are ready to help you celebrate with four days worth of fun and activities beginning this weekend.









