Apr 11, 2024 | Community
By Brianna Beaulieu Hello, I am Brianna Beaulieu, and I was recently hired by Michigan State University Extension as the Community Nutrition Instructor for Luce and Schoolcraft counties. As part of the MSU Extension Health and Nutrition Institute, I will be delivering...
Apr 7, 2024 | Community
By Lauren Burton Lola reigned supreme at last year’s Bluegrass Pugfest Queen, and she’s going for the title again! If you’ve been to Newberry Animal Clinic, chances are you’ve met Lola. This one-eyed beauty goes to work with her human mom, veterinary assistant...
Apr 5, 2024 | Community
By Brian Freitag TASPL Director Have you ever experienced one of those Goliath moments (think David-assessing-Goliath scenario) when you face an enormous goal before you? Considering the big picture can scare the daylights out of many people. Goliath can freeze you in...
Apr 4, 2024 | Community
By Sterling McGinn One of Luce County’s longtime and dedicated employees has officially retired after 42 years of service. Jeanine Stephenson began her career with Luce County in 1981 working first with the Luce County Ambulance Corp. She later became magistrate for...
Mar 28, 2024 | Community
By Pete Wurdock If Sarah Sumbera had to pick a theme song for her life right now, it would be easy: the classic Def Leppard hit “Pour Some Sugar on Me.” Sumbera is a radio station manager who is becoming a culinary star. Her new business, Sugar Heaven Home Bakery, is...
Mar 23, 2024 | Community
By Pete Wurdock When a cancer diagnosis invades our lives, most of us are at a loss for what to do about the non-medical aspects. Moral support can be hard to find, and it is easy to feel lonely and alone. But Newberry resident Judy Panula has been easing that burden...
