
Ready for an American birthday
July Fourth is just around the corner, and there will be several activities in Newberry to help you celebrate America’s birth.

The McMahon Lake Preserve
A 4,084 acre parcel of land on the northern side of Luce County might be the county’s best kept secret.
Top News Stories

Just Bill – Yearly change is slow, but in a generation
A few things are new in Portage Township since last summer. I don’t see it all at once, but little by little the changes become apparent.

Doctor, why? Should I be taking vitamins?
It has been my understanding that I can prevent a number of health problems, such as cancer and cardiovascular issues, by taking vitamins.

Mark Farner loves this area
Rock musician Mark Farner, a Flint native, has long been a fan of the U.P., and the McMillan and Curtis areas in general.

Getting to know you: Marie McNamara
If you are a McMillan Township resident, Marie McNamara will be your new clerk. She is not a stranger to the township and is familiar with the election process and the many tasks required of the position.

Plots available at the Heavenly Half Acre
If you’ve wanted to try your hand at gardening, here’s an opportunity: The Heavenly Half Acre community garden on West Truman Boulevard still has five plots available for rent.

The Powers behind Newberry Microgreens
Jonathan Powers explained that a plant is in microgreen status after it is a sprout, and before it grows into a baby green.

Have you ever heard of Dawson Tech?
Have you ever heard of Dawson Tech? Many locals haven’t, and its story has largely been lost to history.

The Summer Reading Program is back
School’s out for the summer, but the Tahquamenon Area School Public Library (TASPL) is gearing up for an exciting summer of mystery, fun, and excitement.
Sports

Local stars shine one last time
Saturday was a special day for top-ranked former high school football players from around the Upper Peninsula as the top senior players from last season suited up and represented their schools one last time.

2022 Varsity Baseball Awards
The Newberry Varsity Baseball team held its end of the season awards banquet last Wednesday at the American Legion Post 74 in Newberry.

Baseball players earn postseason honors
Several players from the 2022 Newberry Indians Varsity Baseball team have earned awards for their accomplishments on the field and in the classroom.
Outdoors

DNR cautions UP motorists to be on the lookout for moose
Motorists traveling in the Upper Peninsula are being urged to keep an eye out for moose and to exercise extra caution when driving after dark.

Miles and Whalen win veteran bass classic
Boater Ed Miles of Newberry and Veteran Jim Whalen of Newberry captured the top prize of $1,000 in the 5th Annual Luce County Veterans Appeciation Bass Classic.

Recalling the Duck Lake Fire a decade later
In fire danger terms, the spring of 2012 was almost a perfect storm, Keith Magnusson remembers, with a mild, dry winter and a March with daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s.