Newberry honors the late Terry Stark
For several decades, Stark served the people of Luce County as a first responder. He was a member of the Newberry Fire Department for 15 years and was a member and rescue chief of the Luce County Ambulance Corps and also served as a board trustee.
Under Michigan’s Milky Way
Franklin has turned the hobby into a sustaining business, and she’s been at it for enough years that she’s developed excellent night vision.
The U.P. is abuzz
Michigan is home to 465 different species of them. We’ll explore five of the most common ones.
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.
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McLeod House owners producing short film
The historic McLeod House of Newberry will be the location of a short film to be produced by Victor and Christa Dagon, owners of the home.
One teacher resigns, another returns to TAS
The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) district was faced with yet another staff resignation, which was on the agenda of the August 21 meeting of the board of education.
Village holding recycling events, discusses sewer litigation
This fall, the Village of Newberry will host two recycling events for residents—one for scrap tires and the other for used electronics.
Obituaries for the week of 08/23/2023
Mary Elizabeth Nutkins February 8, 1948 – August 20, 2023 Longtime Newberry resident, Mary Elizabeth Nutkins, 75, died Sunday evening August 20, 2023 at Golden Leaves Living Center in Newberry. Born...
The UP has work, needs workers
There are jobs that need filling, and there is a lack of people to fill them, but mainly because there is a lack of potential employees.
Level up your parenting skills at the library
Because parenting is one of the most important and most difficult jobs in the world, the library makes every effort to provide resources to support our parents.
Fiber internet coming to rural addresses
Highline is already signing up people in Gould City, where cables have been laid and homes can be connected to ultra-fast internet within 10 days of sign-up.
What’s that in the water? Freshwater jellyfish
As anglers, swimmers and other water recreation fans flock to Michigan lakes and streams this summer, some may catch a glimpse of a common, though rarely seen invertebrate known as the freshwater jellyfish.
Obituaries for the week of 08/16/2023
Thomas D. Kenney September 8, 1954 – August 6, 2023 Thomas "Tom" Dickson Kenney, 68, of Curtis, died Sunday evening, August 6, 2023 at his residence following a courageous battle with melanoma. Born...
What’s up with Big Manistique water levels?
A dam situated more than a mile west of the source of the Manistique River controls the water level on Big Manistique Lake. Who controls the dam? How deep should Big Manistique Lake be?
Uglyfish Baking Company is everything nice
The Uglyfish Baking Company is one of the last things one would expect to see while driving down CR 407, but its towering sign makes it impossible to miss.
Tee It Up for student athletes
The Newberry Athletic Department and the Tahquamenon Area Sports Boosters are teaming up to benefit local student athletes.
Obituaries for the week of 08/09/2023
Brayden Allen Morgan March 24, 2011 – July 29, 2023 Brayden Allen Morgan, 12, of Newberry, passed away suddenly Saturday July 29, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center-Sault Ste. Marie. Born March 24,...
Quinlan remembers Newberry during WWII
Newberry native Mary Ann (Barber) Quinlan now lives in Middleville, Michigan, but says Newberry will always be home. She is full of interesting stories of Newberry during WWII, and she loves to talk about growing up in Newberry.