Three generations of Fretz editors

By Sterling McGinn Over a period of 90 years, three generations of the Fretz family served in the role as editor and publisher of the Newberry News. Three generations who loved Newberry and the paper they published week after week. The Newberry News rolled out their...

Local group raising awareness about teens on drugs

By Carol Stiffler Teen drug use has long been a concern, and it’s a growing problem. Now, a group of local people are raising awareness of what teen drug use looks like, and how family members can get help. The Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club (HSC) Foundation recently...

Getting to know you: Mike and Amy Winn

By Pete Wurdock It is a common scenario that unfolds in the Upper Peninsula: Transplants from down below pack up, sell their house, leave the rat race and settle down somewhere above the Mackinac Bridge for a change in lifestyle. Newberry had a certain appeal for...

Vanatta running for Cloverland Board

A Newberry man is one of three candidates seeking for the chance to represent District C on the Cloverland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors. Kevin Vanatta, owner of Newberry Motors, said he feels qualified to help Cloverland keep costs down, safety standards...

New owner: The Cobblestone is now Offside Grill and Pub

By Pete Wurdock There is a new owner and look at the former Cobblestone Grill and Pub at the corner of M-28 and County Road 415 in McMillian Township. Owner Mike Langendorf bought the business last year then spent time making the place his own. He had to update...

What is endometriosis?

By Paul M. Dake, M.D. Q:  I am 47 years old and have had lower abdominal pain with my periods for about 25 years.  I also had problems becoming pregnant when my husband and I decided to start a family.  My doctor told me he thought I might have endometriosis, but...