Sep 2, 2022 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Throughout Newberry’s long history, there has been an accumulative list of memorable and locally famous people. Machinist and inventor, Reginald S. “Reg” Ruggles was one of them. There are still residents of Luce County who recall visiting the...
Aug 17, 2022 | Community
Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 108th district By Carol Stiffler Chris Lopez, a military veteran from Escanaba, had a unique perk during the primary election for Michigan’s 108th district: He was unopposed. This allowed him to watch the Republican candidates...
Aug 10, 2022 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Newberry native J. Oscar Swanson had the distinction of being the first rural route mail carrier for the Newberry post office, a title he held for 35 years straight. Being a rural mail carrier in the early years was no easy task, but Oscar...
Aug 10, 2022 | Community
By Sterling McGinn A beautiful and historic building on Newberry Avenue hosts the headquarters for the town’s Free and Accepted Masons. The Masons are the largest and oldest fraternity in the world, and have 132 years of history right here in Newberry. McMillan Lodge...
Aug 5, 2022 | Community
By Sterling McGinn If you attended Newberry school, you’ve probably heard the famous myth that there was once a pool under high school building. That’s one of the top urban legends in Newberry history — right next to the myths that the barn ice rink was transported...
Aug 3, 2022 | Community
Construction has begun on a new locomotive storage and maintenance building, which will be located off East Railroad Street, just a short distance from the old train station. According to Foxy Rail Systems, a part of WATCO, the new building will provide locomotive...
