Aug 15, 2025 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Longtime Newberry resident and retired Newberry High School history teacher, Randall Griffis, has placed his years of research on Tahquamenon Country WWI soldiers and their families into book form. Griffis, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, has a devoted...
Aug 13, 2025 | Community
By Bill Diem The good news about fly fishing is that it is good for the soul, says Kevin Stockwell. “Fly fishing gives people time to slow down,” he says. “It takes your mind off six lanes of traffic downstate.” Stockwell opened Stockwell Outfitters last September on...
Aug 9, 2025 | Community
By Larry Vincent Joseph Vincent, Life Scout in Newberry’s BSA Troop 130, is one step closer to becoming an Eagle Scout with the completion of his Eagle Scout project, sponsoring a Feeding America truck and helping with distribution on July 24. An Eagle Scout project...
Aug 8, 2025 | Community
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites the public to a free, family-friendly open house at its new Customer Service Center in Newberry on Thursday, August 14, from 12–4 p.m. The event will feature fun for all ages, with food trucks, face painting, games,...
Aug 7, 2025 | Community
The former Engadine Tractor Show has returned as the Engadine Old Iron Show, and takes place this weekend, Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 at the Engadine Consolidated Schools practice field. The event includes free entry for all tractors, fly wheel entries,...
Aug 3, 2025 | Community
Portage Township is in the process of converting 1.5 acres of township land into a “pocket prairie” with native plants to support insects, birds, and small animals. The work is funded through a $2,000 grant from the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District...
