New federal vaccine order won’t change Michigan schedules

Sep 14, 2026 | Community

By Michael G. Beaulieu, MD Medical Director, LMAS District Health Department Many parents have recently heard about a new executive order from the White House concerning childhood vaccines. The order, signed August 10, 2026, has generated questions about whether...

Luce County 4-H teens explore college life at MSU

Sep 12, 2026 | Community

By Ashley Freed Luce County 4-H Program Coordinator In June of 2026, 9 Luce County 4-H teens participated in Michigan State University (MSU) 4-H Exploration Days, a pre-college program designed to help youth prepare for independent living while exploring future career...

Newberry infrastructure updates: downtown work and projects

Sep 4, 2026 | Community

By Allison Watkins It has been a busy and productive summer in the Village of Newberry, and here are some important updates. Downtown stump removal has started. Please don’t park on M-123 overnight. Portions of the sidewalk around the tree cuts have had to be removed....

Village of Newberry begins tree stump and concrete work

Aug 28, 2026 | Community

The Village of Newberry will begin the removal of tree stumps and subsequent concrete repair along Newberry Avenue, spanning from E. Truman Street to Railroad Street, starting Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11 p.m. The project is expected to last several weeks. To...

Engadine Old Iron Show this weekend

Aug 7, 2026 | Community

By Sterling McGinn Old iron from yesteryear will come alive this weekend at the Annual Old Iron Show in Engadine. The show will be held at the Engadine Consolidated Schools practice field on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8. Visitors will be treated to displays...