Obituaries for the week of 11/26/2025

Leroy McCormick February 2, 1950 – November 18, 2025 Leroy Allen McCormick, age 75 of Marquette, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud U.S. Army veteran, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2025, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans,...

Historic Lutheran Church to hold final worship service in December

By Melinda VanderSys Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is entering a significant season of change. At a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 28, the congregation voted to close the church building and sell the property. While this is a tender moment in the...

Newberry advances to High School Bowl second round

Newberry played Bark River-Harris in High School Bowl and won by a score of 210-110. Thirty-six schools from the U.P. and Northern Wisconsin fielded teams for WNMU-TV’s High School Bowl tournament, now celebrating 47 years on the air. Newberry advanced to the second...

MSP warns holiday season brings surge in scams

Michigan State Police The holidays are a time of giving and joy, but they can also be a time when scammers try to take advantage of others. Scammers can target all age groups, but older adults are often at higher risk. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Eighth District...

DNR seeks youth input on outdoor activities

By Kristie Sitar Area youth: The Newberry Department of Natural Resources (DNR) office is launching the fourth survey to learn what youth enjoy outdoors and how the DNR can help. Survey results from previous years have guided us to provide two youth trapping...