Luce County Sheriff Department receives laser speed device

May 18, 2025 | Community

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

May 14, 2025 | Community

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

Apr 27, 2025 | Community

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

Apr 24, 2025 | Community

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....

CLMCD names new grant winners

Apr 16, 2025 | Community

By Mike McCarthy CLMCD Executive Director The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Conservation Grants Program. The 2025 Conservation Grants Program application period closed on March 12, 2025 after a...

McMillan Township light poles to be replaced next year

Apr 10, 2025 | Community

By Sterling McGinn The McMillan Township Board has voted to replace their light poles, which are situated along M-123 from Victory Way, south, to the top of the hill by the B.P. gas station beginning in the spring of 2026. The move for their replacement stems from...