Obituaries for the week of 3/19/2026
Dawn Marie Jamieson March 25, 1952 – March 14, 2026 Dawn Marie Jamieson, born on March 25, 1952, in Newberry, MI, passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 73. A dedicated nurse aide and medical biller, she spent many years caring for others at Helen Newberry Joy...Community rallies to preserve century-old high school building
By Sterling McGinn An advisory committee of residents and school officials held a second meeting to find a plan for the nearly century-old high school building now closed. The meeting took place at Zellar’s Village Inn on Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m. There were 12...Celery City Cagers state champions 100 years ago
By Sterling McGinn One hundred years ago, Newberry reigned as Class C State Champions in boys’ basketball after beating St. James of Bay City at Michigan State College in East Lansing. The winning of the championship a century ago has been one of the most major...Community support helps school upgrade gym facilities
By Sterling McGinn Newberry resident Barb Bennett is a familiar face at the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium at Newberry Schools. With her daughter serving as the Varsity Girls Basketball coach and her granddaughters playing on the team, she spends plenty of time cheering from...Stay Informed:
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