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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...
Two storms cripple holiday weekend
A heavy, wet snowstorm on Wednesday, November 27, and a massive, powdery snowstorm on Monday,...
Weed sales will be legal this weekend
By Carol Stiffler Beginning Sunday, December 1, it will be legal to sell recreational marijuana to...
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Freshwater friends: Who’s under that shell
Michigan’s lakes, streams, and wetlands are home to 10 species of turtles that are frequently spotted in the spring basking and nesting.
Lady Indians softball celebrates season
The Newberry Lady Indians Softball team recently gathered to celebrate their 2023 season. A season that plenty of struggles ended on a high note.
Obituaries for the week of 06/28/2023
Carol McTiver Schmidt October 2, 1928 – June 26, 2023 Lifelong Newberry resident Carol McTiver Schmidt, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Helen Newberry Joy hospital. Born...
Come and play on Turtle Day!
Curtis is the former home of the World Championship Turtle Races. Turtles will be back, not to race, but to provide fun and games throughout Curtis.
Germfask’s Danish troll
An international event is about to take place in Germfask. Called Benny Beardfisher, the troll will reach up to 30 feet long and 12 feet high.
Historic Newberry photo show resumes
After a local run of historic photo shows on Independence Day, from 2003 through 2019, a COVID-induced hiatus brought it to a halt for the past three years.
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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