Where have all the cheerleaders gone?

Feb 16, 2022 | Community

By Carol Stiffler Attend any basketball game at Newberry’s J.L. DeCook gymnasium these days and you can quickly spot what’s new. It’s quieter. The average audience has dropped, maybe even by half, and there are no cheerleaders at all. None for the home team,...

Catching up with Rob Rubick

Feb 16, 2022 | Community

By Carol Stiffler Rob Rubick, the Newberry native who played seven seasons with the Detroit Lions, was very nearly a Seattle Seahawk instead. Rubick was a stand-out four-sport athlete for Newberry High School, graduating in 1978. He walked onto the football team at...

What programs can help me avoid becoming diabetic?

Feb 9, 2022 | Community

By Paul M. Dake, M.D. Q:  I was informed by my doctor that I have prediabetes; after reading your article last week, I am interested in avoiding becoming diabetic; how can I find a Diabetes Prevention Program near my home that can help and guide me in this effort? A: ...

NAMA needs help to keep feeding community

Feb 2, 2022 | Community

By Jim Duflo NAMA What has been going on with the Feeding America food distributions here in Newberry? I’m so happy you asked! NAMA (Newberry Area Ministerial Association) wants to first and foremost say: thank you! Thank you to all the volunteers, individuals and...

From the desk of the library director

Jan 31, 2022 | Community

By Brian Freitag We have all know them…those people with unusual abilities like being able to stand an egg on its end, look at a torn-up vehicle nobody would touch and say “I think I could fix that”…and do; always remain calm and make the right decision under verbal...