TAS resource officer set to begin this week
Recent concerns regarding vandalism, vaping and other illegal activities within the school district has warranted some type of law enforcement presence within the hallways.
TAS lists penalty for vapes
In an effort to combat the issue of students vaping on school grounds, Tahquamenon Area Schools has implemented and released a new discipline protocol backed by law enforcement.
Luce County may modify ORV ordinance
Off road vehicles, or ORVs, are increasingly popular in the U.P. and, unfortunately, believed to be a root cause to damage on the side of Luce County roads.
Concerns, pleas for help at TAS meeting
Concerns regarding a negative culture at Tahquamenon Area Schools took up a majority of public comment and became the focus of the most recent Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education meeting.
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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.
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.
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.
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