Jun 27, 2024 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Businesses have come and gone since Newberry was founded in 1883, but one in particular has stood the test of time. Foster’s Ace Hardware, a staple in the local community, is celebrating 141 years in business. It is the oldest continuously operated...
Jun 22, 2024 | Community
By Brian Freitag TASPL Director School is out for summer, and the area is once again abuzz with ambitious youth prowling the neighborhoods for yard maintenance chores to take-on for profit. Outside working on the yard, I often see the tiny faces of my cats peering...
Jun 21, 2024 | Community
Independence Day is coming right up, bringing with it parades in many local communities. The 45th Annual Kiwanis Club Newberry Parade will take place on Thursday, July 4, with a theme of “Celebrate Freedom: Luce County Liberty Luau”. Prizes for floats are: 1st place...
Jun 16, 2024 | Community
By Carol Stiffler A new naturopath practitioner has established a wellness center in Paradise, and she’s just now hanging out her shingle. Cindra Moore, formerly of Honor, Michigan, has been a professional gardener, and is certified in yoga, acupressure massage,...
Jun 14, 2024 | Community
By James A. Surrell M.D. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16, 2024. The first celebration of Father’s Day in the United States was more than 100 years ago, on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia. It remained a local event in West Virginia for a few years. In 1910, a...
Jun 11, 2024 | Community
By Emily Hill. As nicer weather rolls in, Tahquamenon Area Homeschool Community (TAHC) students rolled up their sleeves for Community Service Month. Students spent four afternoons helping improve our community. We kicked off the month by cleaning out the walking trail...