Dreams that come true on the dance floor

By Carol Stiffler Across the area, young girls will go to bed tonight and dream of dancing. Ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, or acro (stunt-filled, gymnastic-styled dancing) moves will flit through their minds. They’re dreaming it because they’re doing it. Peninsula Point...

2025 Local Memorial Day ceremonies

By Sterling McGinn To honor our Nation’s fallen heroes, local American Legion Posts and communities have prepared programs to be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Newberry and McMillan The American Legion Post 74 of Newberry will hold two ceremonies: one in...

Luce County Sheriff Department receives laser speed device

Forest Insurance Agency has donated a cutting-edge TruSpeed SXB Lidar device to the Luce County Sheriff’s Office, enhancing the department’s ability to enforce speed limits and improve traffic safety throughout the county. The TruSpeed SXB is an advanced laser speed...

Tom Buckingham honored with Distinguished Service Award

Tom Buckingham has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Michigan Association of Timbermen (MAT) in recognition of his pivotal role in shaping Forest Insurance Center Agency, Inc. into a leading force in the field. Buckingham, a Newberry native, began...

Tahquamenon Logging Museum announces 2025 projects

By Sterling McGinn Newberry’s Tahquamenon Logging Museum Board of Directors has some new faces and has announced plans and changes to the facility this season. The board met on March 22 and the following members were elected: President, Candace Chapman; Vice...

New DNR mass timber building on display

By Carol Stiffler The newest building in the Newberry area is a showpiece, and it’s open for business. The new Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Newberry Customer Service Center, located at 5666 M-123, is a 10,000-square foot building designed with nature in mind....