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Luce County Sheriff’s plan for Village policing moves forward
Plans to obtain a part-time deputy to patrol and handle village-specific calls for the Village of Newberry are moving forward.
LMAS and Pathways detail 2024 efforts
By Sterling McGinn The Luce County Board of Commissioners heard annual reports from the LMAS...
‘Yooper Castaway Crew’ of Scouts goes to Florida
By Christopher Cox, Advisor When the cold breezes of February hit, local Scouts hit the beaches,...
Managing walleye on Big Manistique Lake
By Carol Stiffler Big Manistique Lake is not what she used to be. Anglers remember the good old...
APPROVED: Tax abatement for new senior living project
By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Village Council and the McMillan Township Board each approved tax...
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Luce County dissolves parks and rec board amid controversy
The Luce County Parks and Recreation Department has been dissolved due to issues with the board of directors and the resignation of the parks and recreation director.
New bar and restaurant, Muggs, opens in Helmer
The restaurant, which serves a small menu of hamburgers and French fries, will eventually add fish and broasted chicken to the menu.
Fedlhusen to retire, TAS lists off-campus properties
As the K-6 principal at Tahquamenon Area Schools retires, new hires and property sales are discussed at board meeting.
Prosecutor seeks to remove Judge Rahilly from criminal cases
Prosecutor seeks to remove Judge Rahilly from criminal cases after private texts reveal alleged pressure on prosecutors and criticism of law enforcement.
Obituaries for the week of 7/23/2025
Daisy Elizabeth Matlock April 13, 1964 – July 1, 2025 Daisy Elizabeth Matlock, age 61, of Newberry, Michigan, left this life on July 1, 2025, after a prolonged illness. “Liz” was born April 13,...
Heroes of community: Portage Township’s volunteer firefighters
These firefighters are extraordinary. They are heroes. And I am proud to call them my family.
2025 Luce-West Mackinac County Fair canceled
According to fair board Vice President Henry Conway, the board decided to cancel the annual fair due to health reasons and a lack of officers being able to be present.
Pine Center readies for 10-minute play festival
A new form of theater is emigrating this year from Indiana to the Pine Theater in Curtis: the 10-minute play.
Kristine Lovett honored as Extraordinary Nurse by HNJH
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital recently honored Kristine Lovett, RN, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
Luce County to get a new conservation officer
The officers of Training Academy No. 13 completed a 26-week academy that licensed them as State of Michigan law enforcement officers through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.
Locals lead annual Black Bear Run
An annual 4th of July tradition returned last weekend, as the communities of Engadine and Naubinway launched the weekend Friday with the 43rd Annual Black Bear Run.
Grand Marais teen wins grant for deer habitat
Will Paul, a 16-year-old bowhunter, secured the youngest grant in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ grant program for deer habitat improvement.
Village may partner with sheriff for part-time deputy
The Village of Newberry is considering a partnership with the Luce County Sheriff’s Department to secure a part-time deputy to patrol the village.












