Hulbert’s Tahquamenon Hotel under new ownership

Jul 5, 2024 | Community

By Sterling McGinn Situated in downtown Hulbert is a building constructed 105 years ago. Now known as Tahquamenon Bed and Breakfast, the business is under new ownership. Tony and Heather Gritzinger are now part of the builidng’s long history. They purchased the...

Historic photo show returns on the 4th

Jun 28, 2024 | Community

By Jim Dwyer In 2003, the first of a long series of historic photo shows was held in Newberry. The first few were at the old bank building and most since then have been at the high school gym. They have been held every year except for three “COVID years.” This year it...

Germfask celebrates Gene Smith’s 100th birthday

Jun 28, 2024 | Community

By Sterling McGinn A third area resident has hit their century mark—this time a World War II veteran and longtime Germfask community member Albert “Gene” Smith. In addition to his 100th birthday, he and his wife Elnore celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary on June...

141 years of Foster’s Hardware

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...

Tahquamenon Library adapts to summer challenges

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...

2024 Independence Day Parade themes

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...