Scouts participate in International Scout Rally

By Sandy Edie The 36th   annual International Scout Rally (ISR) returned to the Chippewa County Fairgrounds the weekend of September 16-18. Even though the event has not yet returned to the attendance levels of a few years ago, more than 280 scouts were on the grounds...

Sawaski is U.P. chess champion again

By Sterling McGinn Newberry resident and professional chess player James Sawaski has won his 7th year championship. After a two-year break due to COVID-19, the U.P. Open chess tournament took place August 20-21 at Bay Mills Community College in Brimley. The U.P. Open...

Getting to know Brandon Wheeler

Incoming District 5 Luce County Commissioner By Caitlynn Canfield The Luce County Commission will welcome incoming commissioner Brandon Wheeler after the end of the year. Wheeler was elected as Commissioner of District 5, which covers the southwest corner of Luce...

Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce announces new directors

By Tammy Henry The Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC) and the Newberry Area Tourism Association (NATA) have worked together for many years to promote our area and local businesses. Both organizations now have new directors and can concentrate on what they do...

Curtis to host heritage cottage and camp weekend

The Curtis community is gearing up for a visit to northern yesteryear with historical tours and exhibits to be held next weekend. The Erickson Center for the Arts will be presenting Manistique Lakes Heritage Cottage and Camp Weekend on Friday, September 16 and...

Reopening the Seney Crossing

By Brice Burge A morning diner with a popular legacy is reopening in Seney, as former Detroit-metro resident Ryan Smith will be restarting the Seney Crossing restaurant. “You hear the people asking for a breakfast place and people wanting to get something started and...