May 5, 2021 | Community
Doctor: Why? By Paul M. Dake, M.D. Q: My 16 year old daughter has had joint aches and a rash on both cheeks for quite some time; I finally took her to our doctor about it & was told she probably has lupus and ordered some blood tests. Is this serious? A: Systemic...
Apr 28, 2021 | Community
By Carol Stiffler Motorists zipping past Hulbert on M-28 — faster than ever these days, with the increased speed limit — might be driving past a local treasure without even realizing it. On the front lawn of the home of Tom and Roni Weaver, who own the Handshake Motel...
Apr 28, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn John Brown is a local machinist and welder, and you have probably seen his work truck headed to a job, or found him out visiting friends. He was born in Newberry and raised in Engadine. John grew up in a family of eight children on farms in the...
Apr 28, 2021 | Community
By Carol Stiffler After being without a director for about one year, the Newberry Chamber of Commerce has announced the hire of Matt Lee. Lee is an accomplished musician who returned to the area a few years ago to care for his aging parents. He also has considerable...
Apr 21, 2021 | Community
By Carol Stiffler Local writer Shirley Young, who formerly wrote a Lakefield news column in The Newberry News, has written and published a children’s book. The Adventures of Abby Longtail and the Bottomless Box is a story about a kitty who is home alone on her first...
Apr 14, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn In an effort to bring July Fourth fireworks back to Newberry, local resident Josiah Sharrett is attempting to raise funds for a 2021 fireworks display. “I just want to give something back to the community,” stated Sharrett. “We haven’t had a...
