WWII veteran honored with life membership by Legion Riders
A 101-year-old World War II Veteran received a special birthday present from the American Legion Post 74 of Newberry.
Newberry Indians clinch 3 State Championship titles
The Newberry Indians varsity teams have claimed a Division 3 State Championship in track, and the girls golf team also wins its first state title in 51 years.
Newberry Coffee Company opens, Mexican restaurant to follow
Locals have long anticipated the opening of the coffee shop and Mexican restaurant in the former Falls Hotel on Newberry Avenue.
Three-peat: Newberry News named Newspaper of the Year
The Newberry News has been named 2024 Newspaper of the Year for the Weekly Class D category. It’s the third year in a row for winning the statewide award.
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Canadian wildfires fill U.P. with smoke
NOAA reports that strong winds and dry conditions may make this fire season – which extends from May through September – get worse yet.

North and Big Manistique Lake levels adjusted by court
The lake level orders governing Big Manistique Lake and North Manistique (Round) Lake have been amended in the 11th Circuit Court in special hearings.

Grover Real Estate expands to Newberry
New office opens in renovated Old Newberry State Bank Building. Grover Real Estate has grown to become a respected name in the U.P. real estate market.

Pavey, Rahilly are baseball All Stars
Two of Newberry’s top senior baseball players will represent Newberry in one more high school baseball game later this month.

Measles arrive to U.P.
Measles cases have been slowly popping up in Michigan, and until last week all cases were in the Lower Peninsula.

Michigan launches fall prevention resources on MI211.org
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to offer fall prevention resources on mi211.org.

Obituaries for the week of 6/4/2025
Robert “Bob” Bulmer September 7, 1953 – May 18, 2025 Robert “Bob” Bulmer, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was...

TAS Board sets contract for Tebo
The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education met for a special meeting Monday for the purpose of approving an employment contract for new superintendent.

Keene takes all-female veteran honor flight
A Lakefield Township resident and U. S. Army Veteran participated in a historic all-female honor flight, escorting 167 women veterans to Washington, D.C. for a one-day tour of some of the most iconic memorials of the Nation’s Capital.

DNR Sucker River project set to start in Alger County
A major conservation and infrastructure project aimed at improving fish habitat and controlling invasive species on the Sucker River is set to begin this month in northern Alger County.

A semester as a cub reporter
At the start of my second semester of my senior year, I decided to take an internship position at the Newberry News. I am very thankful to have been given this opportunity to experience a journalism work environment.

Michigan Free Fishing weekend set for first of June
Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan’s premier outdoor activities, Michigan fishing, for FREE!

Flex your LEGO skills for the Seney Refuge
Builders of all ages and experience levels are invited to build a piece to show they are Wild About Seney.

Obituaries for the week of 5/28/2025
George A. Warren April 23, 1954 – May 20, 2025 George Alexander Warren, 71, of Newberry, died Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry. George was born April 23, 1954...