Portage Township paving projects might start this week
Roadwork may begin as early as this week in Portage Township if road restrictions are lifted in time, said Don Reed, township supervisor.
Council hears concerns about garbage contract
Newberry residents brought concerns about the village’s new trash hauling contract with Green for Life Environmental (GFL) to the Newberry Village Council.
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HNJH invites public to Eckerman clinic ribbon cutting
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, is hosting a ribbon-cutting and grand opening at the Eckerman Health Clinic new clinic building on May 19, 2022.
Burke named Correctional Officer of the Year
David Burke, Sr., was selected as Newberry Correctional Facility’s 2022 Correctional Officer of the Year.
And idea from the Big Easy
Sometimes when I am out wandering the world, I think: What could Newberry do to be more attractive?
Getting to know you: Anthony Kitzman
Longtime Newberry resident Anthony Kitzman is a familiar face in the Newberry community. He is always ready to assist and lend a helping hand in his hometown.
Like a rock: Edwin Duflo’s stonework awes
If you have an old stone fireplace and chimney in the Newberry area, chances are it is an Edwin Duflo original.
Pentland hears proposal for moving location of Feeding America
Members of the Pentland Township Board heard a proposal for the moving of the Newberry Feeding America distribution location at their monthly meeting.
One pastor. Two denominations.
The two churches alternate every other week in interdenominational faith, and a consolidation is under consideration.
Up North Laundry acquires The Washboard
Up North Laundry owners Ryan Bennett and Brian LeBoeuf are the new owners of The Washboard laundromat, 110 W. John Street.
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Sports
Newberry track team strong in their fields
Newberry sophomore Kaylen Clark bounced back in convincing fashion here Saturday by winning two races in the first Manistique Emerald Invitational track meet.
Chris Nance is headed into the hall of fame
Saturday, May 14, will be a special day for Chris Nance, who broke multiple records and lit up scoreboards during her time at NHS and in college with LSSU.
Baseball facing a big week
The Newberry Varsity Baseball team is in the middle of what may be their biggest week of the regular season.
Outdoors
Lake Superior anglers asked to report marked splake
Fishing in Lake Superior? You can help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources evaluate the Lake Superior splake fishery by reporting marked splake.
The frogs in the forest
Michigan sports about 25 species of amphibians, mostly frogs and salamanders, which in the world of amphibians is a rather small showing.
DNR pledges 50 million trees by 2030, invites residents to help ‘plant it forward’
The DNR is encouraging people to grab a shovel and a tree and join in planting 50 million trees by 2030 as part of the 1T.org Trillion Trees campaign.
