Nov 2, 2022 | Community
By Kathleen Lavey Communications representative, Forest Resources Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources Kyla Bos knows that trees are good for a community. In her work with the Grandville Community Tree Project, she recruits and trains volunteers to help...
Oct 28, 2022 | Community
By Sterling McGinn The life and memories of a former Newberry resident and Ice Capades performer are detailed in a new book intitled Life of a Trailblazer, a 100-year legacy. Carmel Stewart Mullen, now 101 years old, lives in Fresno, California and is a member of what...
Oct 8, 2022 | Community
By Sterling McGinn The U.P. Trading Company and Exclusive Moose of downtown Newberry is now under new ownership. Newberry natives Ben and Beth Rahilly have officially taken over ownership from longtime entrepreneurs Bill and Sharon Magnuson. The sale of the business...
Oct 7, 2022 | Community
By Carol Stiffler McMillan resident Jennifer Weller is in the midst of a major career change: The registered nurse and mother of three is launching a naturopathic practice. She’s called her practice Way of Life Natural Health Services, and though she still has three...
Sep 30, 2022 | Community
By Sandy Edie A big thank you to the OA members, scouts, and families who helped out at Camp Hiawatha in Munising this past weekend. In order to keep our camp up and running for the hundreds of scouts and families that use Camp Hiawatha, it takes the dedication and...
Sep 29, 2022 | Community
New 911 Coordinator Kevin Erickson By Sterling McGinn A familiar face in local law enforcement has accepted a new position for Luce County. Former county sheriff and commissioner Kevin Erickson will now serve as the new 911 Coordinator/Emergency Management director...