Sep 17, 2021 | Community
I live on the outskirts of Newberry, and am currently a senior at Newberry High School. I’ve lived in Newberry my whole life. If you see me around town, I always enjoy a good hunting story. I was a proud member of the cross country team for six years before deciding...
Sep 15, 2021 | Community
The waterfront in Naubinway will soon be home to a marker recognizing the Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan. Top of the Lake Communities Association (TOLCA) is completing a sculptural marker that will stand at the Garfield Township Marina to declare the distinction....
Sep 10, 2021 | Community
September 11-12, 2021 The Grand Marais Rock and Mineral Show will be held the weekend after Labor Day at the community center located at E21738 Brazel Street. Show hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The entrance fee is $2 per attendee;...
Sep 2, 2021 | Community
By Carol Stiffler Inside 226 Newberry Avenue, there’s new life stirring. The historic building, most recently home to The Pines liquor store, had been vacant for years. Then Julie McAlpine covered up the windows and began working her creative magic inside. McAlpine...
Aug 27, 2021 | Community
By Carol Stiffler There were days when Alan Panula didn’t get out of bed if he was out of drugs. It started in high school, just partying, when Panula didn’t have much confidence. He began partying daily, though he graduated high school and went on to college. Panula...
Aug 26, 2021 | Community
The Curtis Public Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary during the week of August 30-September 3, with special events and guests planned all week. The library established public access computers in 1995, and progressed from frame-relay Internet connection to...