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...
Jul 15, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Paradise is home to a new restaurant with a maritime theme and local flavor. The Wheelhouse Diner and Goatlocker Saloon officially opened to diners on April 1 of this year. Owners Jack and Renee Grimes decided that the Paradise area needed another...
Jul 12, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Volunteers and members of local groups spent the afternoon of July 1 working to remove an invasive weed known as spotted knapweed. The work event took place along the Zellar Trail in Newberry.he removal of the invasive weed will allow for native...
