By Carol Stiffler More than 100 people assembled at the American Legion hall to honor the life of Major Ian Fishback, who died on November 19, 2021. Fishback was remembered as a warrior, humanitarian, scholar, and father. Though there are still many questions as to...
Losing Major Fishback By Carol Stiffler Newberry residents have been shocked to learn of the death of Major Ian Fishback, a 1997 graduate of Newberry High School. Fishback had a long career of military and had been a high-profile figure at times. He had returned to...
By Carol Stiffler After weeks in decline, COVID cases are rising again in Michigan, including in most counties across the Upper Peninsula. “There was a week or two we were hoping we were on that down side,” said LMAS District Health Department spokesperson Kerry Ott....
By Carol Stiffler At long last, students and staff who have endured difficult conditions at Tahquamenon Area Schools have new hope: the school bond has finally passed.oters on November 2 approved the school bond proposal, a $9.75 million request, by a healthy margin...
By Sterling McGinn A major effort to bring broadband internet, like the ones listed on small business cost comparison, to every residence with a 9-1-1 address in the Eastern Upper Peninsula has been launched and is well underway. When it’s complete, it’ll assure...
By Sterling McGinn After months of discussion, the council is close to a decision on raising the water rates for Water and Light customers. Although no action was taken at the October meeting, the matter of raising rates by 3 percent will be discussed again at the...
