Feb 10, 2023 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Newberry resident and retired teacher Christine Pleiman has just written a new book geared towards children. This short, sweet story titled My Boy, chronicles a day in the life of a boy and his dog. The book is based on Pleiman’s son and the...
Feb 9, 2023 | Community
By Sterling McGinn U.P. Goodies and Gifts has reopened under a new name and has a new location. The Luce Moose Mercantile opened its doors to customers on Monday, February 6 in a building located at 1004 Newberry Avenue. The building was occupied by Barrett Service...
Feb 6, 2023 | Community
By Briana Pell Above and below the Bridge, everyone knows that the U.P. is a special place with very special people. And every once in a while, we learn of unexpected legends that walk among us here in the far north. Ronnie Rall was one of those legends. Ronald John...
Feb 5, 2023 | Community
By Sterling McGinn The historic John McGruer home, which houses a gift shop and exhibit building of the Tahquamenon Logging Museum, will be getting a facelift with new cedar siding to help preserve the structure. Musuem President John Waltman told the McMillan...
Feb 1, 2023 | Community
By Dan Hardenbrook The Cabin Fever Cornhole Tournament, the largest fundraiser for the Newberry High School and American Legion Summer Baseball programs, will return on Saturday, February 18 at the American Legion Post 74. The event features two-person teams competing...
Jan 20, 2023 | Community
By Sterling McGinn In this region full of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, one life skill is seen as essential: the ability to swim. Swim class hasn’t been offered locally for years, but CCSS (Consolidated Community School Services) is currently trying to revive...
