Meet the new cubs at Oswald’s Bear Ranch
Three new bear cubs have been brought in to Oswald’s Bear Ranch. Dean Oswald says there are now 50 bears at the ranch, and he bottle fed 47 of them as cubs.
Saving Columbus Township, clerk appointed
The Columbus Township Board may be saved from state intervention after several interested individuals stepped forward to run for the multiple positions that are slated to be empty following the November election.
Pentland vs Newberry water fight is over
The years-long sewer litigation between Pentland Township and the Village of Newberry has ended.
TAS approves rebidding for Phase II renovation project
The first set of bids, which were due February 1, for the remainder of the school bond project were approximately $2.8 million over budget. The board voted on February 13 to reject them.
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Trees coming down, $350,000 payment from Pentland received
Trees on Newberry Avenue in the three downtown blocks will be cut down on Sunday, April 28 pending permit approval from the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Newberry students compete in U.P. Skills Challenge
It was Newberry’s second year attending the challenge—last year was a steep learning curve for all of us. This year I knew we had to prepare for the one-day event, which I could only take six students.
Track season takes off in Cadillac
The Newberry girls and boys varsity track teams took center stage at the first meet of the season last Friday in Cadillac.
Obituaries for the week of 04/24/2024
David H. Beaudoin September 12, 1952 – April 17, 2024 David Harold Beaudoin, 71, of McMillan, shrugged off his earthly suit on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home following a long battle with...
Where has the respect gone?
Attention!! Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, whoever is responsible for children who are going to Tahquamenon Area Schools: Where has the respect gone?
Will ABJ and Fe get back together this year?
Seney National Wildlife Refuge’s most famous pair has returned. The world’s oldest known loons, ABJ and Fe, successfully migrated back to the refuge this spring.
Over 10 tons of marine debris removed for Lake Superior
More than 200 miles of Lake Superior shoreline recently benefitted from a group effort that removed more than 10 tons of debris from the shoreline.
Obituaries for the week of 04/17/2024
Ellen (Martin) Hass Ellen Hass was born and raised in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Her parents James and Dorothy Martin predeceased her. She is survived by her brother, James C. Martin and...
Sitar, Roohr receive land stewardship awards
The 2023 Land Steward of the Year award was awarded to Jayne Roohr and Kristie Sitar from the Newberry DNR Wildlife Division.
Be a citizen scientist on April 20
Want to spend a day as a wildlife biologist? Seney National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a BioBlitz on Saturday, April 20.
Brianna Beaulieu – New MSU Extension Community Nutrition Instructor
As part of the MSU Extension Health and Nutrition Institute, I will be delivering nutrition and physical activity education programs to groups and individuals from preschool age through our senior community.
Lady Indians duo among U.P.’s elite
The Upper Peninsula Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association made the announcement last week after their annual basketball meeting in Marquette.
Obituaries for the week of 04/10/2024
Thomas L. Gendron July 21, 1948 – March 31, 2024 Lifelong area resident, Thomas Lewis Gendron, 75, died Sunday afternoon March 31, 2024 at Golden Leaves Living Center in Newberry. Born July 21, 1948...
Local pug Lola running for second term as Bluegrass Pugfest queen
Lola reigned supreme at last year’s Bluegrass Pugfest Queen, and she’s going for the title again!
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