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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The highest totals we could find as of Wednesday morning were around the Wellston and Interlochen areas where a foot of more of snow has fallen.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  7&4 News Classroom Salute- Mrs. Derusha's 2nd grade class at Newberry Elementary in Luce County.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Classroom Salute- Miss Stiverson's 3rd grade class at Newberry Elementary.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  NEWBERRY, Mich. (AP) - Private forest owners affected by the Duck Lake wildfire in the Upper Peninsula are facing a deadline to sign up for public aid to restore their land.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  A Newberry man is lucky to be a live, after he crashed his plane and was able to walk away from the burning wreckage on Sunday.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Victims of the Duck Lake wildfire can apply for financial recovery assistance.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  NEWBERRY, Mich. (AP) - An expert says jack pine trees probably will be the first to bounce back after a major wildfire in the Upper Peninsula.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Governor Rick Snyder issued a proclamation ending the outdoor burning ban in 49 counties.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Nearly an inch of rain fell Saturday in the eastern Upper Peninsula, leading to improved conditions at the Duck Lake Fire in Luce County.

Friday, June 01, 2012 

Friday, June 01, 2012  The Duck Lake fire is now 63 percent contained, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Sunday 12:30pm: New GPS data shows that the fire is now estimated to cover 20,255 acres. 47% of the fire area is contained.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  The Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, in Newberry for those residents who were evacuated from the area because of the wildfire or those who have questions about the evacuations.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Two wildfires are burning tonight in the Upper Peninsula, fanned by high winds.

Friday, November 25, 2011  The public meeting will focus on forest managment treatments for 2013 in the Newberry Forest Managment Unit.