Aug 5, 2021 | Community
By Carol Stiffler A giant omelet food challenge at Tovey’s Jolly Inn in Germfask was unbeatable for 11 years. It launched in 2010, after new owner Damien Tovey purchased the restaurant and thought a food challenge would be fun. It fell on Saturday, July 24, 2021, when...
Aug 4, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Terry Trepanier is relatively new to the Newberry area, but he really loves it here. You have probably seen him working at Seder’s Pizza, or volunteering with the Tahquamenon Sportsmen’s Club. He always keeps busy. Terry was born in Bay City,...
Jul 31, 2021 | Community
By Carol Stiffler Ruth Dake, who left this world on June 12, also left behind a large legacy in forestry and conservation. Dake, who lived just outside Newberry in Pentland Township, owned and managed a massive 277 acres in Luce County, mostly forested, including 90...
Jul 29, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn For the last 37 years, a Newberry organization has given an official welcome and congratulations to new businesses, and to new owners and management of existing area businesses. The Newberry Area Ambassadors, a group made of local citizens, business...
Jul 23, 2021 | Community
By Paul M. Dake M.D. Q: I am 48 years old and have had lower abdominal pain with my periods for the last 5-6 years. My doctor examined me recently, told me my uterus was enlarged to the size of an 8-week pregnancy (though I had a tubal ligation 15 years ago), and...
Jul 16, 2021 | Community
By Carol Stiffler After months of searching, the Tahquamenon Area Library has a new director at the helm. Brain Freitag, a Wisconsin native with roots around the country, took over the position on July 6. Freitag is an Army veteran who specialized in data and...
