Historic Photo Show returns to Newberry for Independence Day

By Jim Dwyer The Annual Historic Photo Show is returning for Independence Day in Newberry and will take place in the basement of the old community building on the corner of Newberry and East Truman Avenue. The display will be held on the night of July 3, 2026, from 6...

Hendrickson retiring from council

By Sterling McGinn At next month’s Newberry Village Council meeting, a longtime council member will be missing. Dennis Hendrickson announced his retirement during the council’s June 16 meeting. He served on the board for 12 years. Hendrickson’s resignation letter,...

Portage Township Board approves TLA’s orchard sign plan

By Carol Stiffler The Portage Township Board voted 4-1 to allow Three Lakes Academy (TLA) to install a sign in front of the apple orchard west of the school building declaring it the Sue Pann Community Orchard. The request had been under discussion since it was...

Paradise community seeks input on future at pasty dinner

By Carol Stiffler At Saturday’s free community pasty dinner – featuring Mrs. Darlene Hobbs’ famous pasties – Paradise residents and guests will be asked to consider sharing their impressions of the community and their hopes and concerns for its...

Curtis celebrates Turtle Day with games and prizes

By Linda Blanchard June 25 is Turtle Day in Curtis, an annual celebration of turtles that is fun for all ages. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., turtles will be all over town! Curtis is the former home of the World Championship Turtle Races. Turtles will be back, not to race,...