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.
Introducing Peninsula Pointe Dance Studio
Dance instructor Kimberly Sanders, mother to Joslyn, 9, and Raelyn, 3, said they tested the waters to gauge local interest.
Tim Callahan: Newberry’s ‘Field Research’ artist
His artwork has also been spotted on envelopes at the Newberry Post Office, and the Village of Newberry has received dozens of artsy mailings from Callahan in the three years since he moved here.
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.
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Charges dropped against MDOC officers in inmate death
MUNISING, Mich. — Charges were formally dismissed against former Michigan Department of Corrections Sgt. Jason Denman and Officer Shawn Brinkman in 11th Circuit Court on Thursday, May 9, in relation...
Newberry library closing for the summer
When we re-open, we will have an asbestos-free library with a new layout, new lighting, restrooms, programming room and air conditioning.
Happy 100th birthday, Emma Crockett
Longtime Newberry resident Emma Crockett hit the century mark this past weekend: She turned 100.
Muskallonge campground renovations underway
Muskallonge Lake State Park opens on May 15, but not all parts of the campground will be ready for guests at first. Construction of a new bath house is in progress.
Obituaries for the week of 05/08/2024
Mark Robert Hill August 15, 1959 – April 25, 2024 Mark Robert Hill, 64, of Sturgeon Bay, WI, died peacefully in the comfort of his home and care of his loving wife of 41 years, Ann, on Thursday,...
Newberry Motors employees donate $20,000 to track and football field project
Newberry Motors Owner and President Kevin Vanatta recently announced that employees of the dealership raised $20,000 to donate to the Tahquamenon Area Schools Athletic Department for needed upgrades at the Newberry track and football facility.
Calling all actors: Try out for Annie!
The Erickson Center for the Arts (ECA) is holding open auditions for their annual summer musical – Annie.
Help create Monarch waystations across Michigan
Monarch butterflies are on their way back from Mexico – will your yard be ready to host them?
Ross Freeman Science and Technology Wing dedicated at Engadine
The school science and technology wing was officially named in honor of the late Ross Freeman, an Engadine native and electrical engineer, and inventor of the Field Programmable Gate Array.
Newberry, Engadine track at Pickford
Senior Kennedy Depew had a hand in three first-place finishes, but it wasn’t enough for the Newberry boys to keep pace with Pickford in the Web Morrison Invitational track and field meet in Pickford on Saturday.
Obituaries for the week of 05/01/2024
Steven Charles Kehrer April 20, 1949 – April 26, 2024 Steven Charles Kehrer, 75, of Curtis passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, April 26, 2024 in his home. Born April 20, 1949 in Garden City,...
Third annual Youth in the Outdoors Survey
For the third year in a row, Newberry DNR Wildlife Division staff offered a Youth in the Outdoors survey to local youth.
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.
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