2025: A year IN SPORTS

Jan 6, 2026 | Schools

By Dan Hardenbrook Championship teams, record setting performances, one-of-a-kind careers capped off, and a new wave of exciting talent were the sports hallmarks of 2025. Here’s a look back on some of the year’s top athlete accomplishments. Female Athletes of the Year...

2025 in the Village of Newberry

Jan 5, 2026 | Community

Newberry Village Manager Allison Watkins shared a list of accomplishments made in 2025 at the village and village manager levels. She also provided a look at what to expect from the village in 2026. Here is Watkins’ list: Village – Installation of new backup...

Village council approves new manager contract

Jan 4, 2026 | News

By Steve Stiffler The Newberry Village Council approved a new two-year employment contract for Village Manager Allison Watkins and adopted several budget and public safety measures during its December 17 meeting. Council members approved Watkins’ contract retroactive...

LSSU Banished Words list for 2026

Jan 3, 2026 | Around the U.P.

A New Year’s tradition at Lake Superior State University is marking a milestone anniversary. LSSU has released its 50th annual Banished Words List, a tongue-in-cheek commentary on words and phrases deemed overused, misused or no longer useful in everyday language. The...

Wrestlers grapple in tough Munising meet

Jan 2, 2026 | Sports

By John Vrancic For the Newberry News It was rough going for a young and shorthanded Newberry wrestling team in Munising on Saturday. Despite all that, the Indians had a few shining moments in the Munising Holiday Super Duals. Junior Gaijye Depew finished undefeated...