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Michigan State Police partner with universities to crack cold cases
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (640+ words) Jul 2, 2026 | Around the U. P. What began as an effort to organize aging case files has evolved into a unique partnership that's helping solve decades old crimes while preparing the next generation of Michigan State Police troopers. Students from four Michigan universities…...
Great Lakes face new threat as bloody red shrimp population grows
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (539+ words) Jul 1, 2026 | Features By Eric Freedman Capital News Service Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive the aquatic species " the bloody red shrimp " is established in all five Great Lakes. Using traps and nets, researchers last summer collected dozens of…...
Historic Photo Show returns to Newberry for Independence Day
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (142+ words) Jun 30, 2026 | Community The display will be held on the night of July 3, 2026, from 6 " 8 p. m. The display can also be viewed after the Newberry July Fourth parade until 2 p. m. on July 4. The event was first held in 2003 by Jim Dwyer. Since 2005, when Dwyer…...
Hendrickson retiring from council
3+ day, 35+ min ago (568+ words) Jun 29, 2026 | Community At next month's Newberry Village Council meeting, a longtime council member will be missing. Dennis Hendrickson announced his retirement during the council's June 16 meeting. He served on the board for 12 years. Hendrickson's resignation letter, which takes effect on…...
ECS Board of Education launches search for new superintendent
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (342+ words) Jun 26, 2026 | Schools The Engadine Consolidated Schools (ECS) Board of Education is moving quickly to fill its superintendent vacancy following the resignation of Superintendent Andrew Alvesteffer. Alvesteffer will leave the district July 17 to become the next superintendent with Montabella Community Schools…...
Newberry golf teams celebrate state championships
1+ week, 6+ day ago (327+ words) Jun 19, 2026 | Sports The Newberry Boys and Girls golf teams celebrated multiple seasons of success at their end of the season banquet last week. Coach Kenn Depew welcomed his 2026 team members and their families while also celebrating both the 2025 girls and…...
LMAS Health Department stresses water safety tips
2+ week, 3+ day ago (530+ words) Jun 15, 2026 | Community From LMAS District Health Department As families across the LMAS District Health Department service area head to beaches, lakes, rivers, and swimming pools this summer, LMAS is reminding residents that drowning remains one of the leading causes of…...
Honor and respect the American Flag
2+ week, 6+ day ago (582+ words) Jun 12, 2026 | Community This Sunday is Flag Day: A day that we honor our nation's symbol. On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted a resolution approving the Stars and Stripes as the official flag. It wasn't until 1916, when U. S. President Woodrow Wilson…...
Updated fish consumption guide for Eastern Upper Peninsula
2+ week, 6+ day ago (419+ words) Jun 11, 2026 | Outdoors Anglers across the Eastern Upper Peninsula are being encouraged to review updated fish consumption recommendations after the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released its 2026 Eat Safe Fish Guide. The guide provides recommendations on how often fish…...
Michigan youth employment laws see major updates
3+ week, 1+ day ago (420+ words) Jun 9, 2026 | News Michigan teens looking for summer jobs may find new opportunities this year, but families and employers should also be aware of significant changes to the state's youth employment laws. Recent updates to Michigan's Youth Employment Standards Act have…...