Why has the treatment for kidney stones changed?

Nov 9, 2021 | Community

By Paul M. Dake, M.D. Q:  My 26-year-old son recently had to go to the Emergency Department because of severe pain in his side that came on quite abruptly; he was told he had a kidney stone that should pass within 10-12 hours, and was sent home with only a...

The short-lived Newberry broom handle factory

Oct 28, 2021 | Community

By Sterling McGinn Businesses have come and gone throughout Newberry’s 139 years in existents, and many have been forgotten.  The Newberry Hardwood Manufacturing Company, or broom handle factory is no exception. Little is known about the small business. Located on the...

Grand Marais author publishes fourth book

Oct 20, 2021 | Community

By Carol Stiffler The shore of Lake Superior is as alive as any city, and the lead character in Grand Marais resident Ellen Airgood’s latest book is a woman who wouldn’t dream of moving away from the greatest Great Lake. Laurel Hill is a single mother in Tin Camp...

Newberry school forest replanted with restoration grant

Oct 13, 2021 | Community, Outdoors

By Jerry Grossman Tahquamenon Area Schools recently had 3,180 red pine trees planted on its school forest near the Canada Lakes trail. The lot had been clearcut two or three years ago, and the district netted the proceeds. New seedlings were planted in trenched rows,...

Kitty-Bell didn’t like automobiles

Oct 6, 2021 | Community

By Sterling McGinn Before there were automobiles, horses took people and goods back and forth across the community. One horse was locally famous, and was owned by the Newberry State Hospital facility. Her name was Kitty-Bell. When the automobile or the “horseless...

What are some long-term heartburn remedies?

Sep 22, 2021 | Community

By Paul M. Dake, MD  Q:  I seem to always have heartburn, particularly after a large meal or drinking anything containing caffeine. My doctor recommended I take an over-the-counter medication called omeprazole; it does seem to help, but I’ve been reading about some...