Getting to know you: Kathy Dzelak

By Sterling McGinn You have probably seen Kathy Dzelak managing the produce section at Rahilly’s IGA, working the McMillan Township voting precinct, or wearing an apron at a fund-raising meal. She is always very active in her hometown, and is willing to lend a hand....

When Newberry’s train depot burned

By Sterling McGinn Fires were very common in the early years of Newberry, and many of its buildings were threatened at one time or another. The train station was no exception. In the early morning hours of May 10, 1907, the Newberry train depot caught fire and was...

U.P. Health Booklet

This special insert was in the April 7th issue of The Newberry News.  Our health & wellness guide covers a wide range of topics regarding your health.  Subjects include – the effects of alcohol on your mind and body, early signs of Parkinson’s,...

Local businesses are raising the roof for senior citizens

By Sterling McGinn When Seder’s Pizza owner Jo Tranchita saw a Facebook post about a needed roof replacement for the Senior’s Citizens building, she knew right away she needed to help out. “It just weighed on my heart,” Tranchita said. “We needed to do something as a...

Village attorneys near arbitration settlement

By Sterling McGinn A lengthy closed session with village attorneys took place at the beginning of the monthly meeting of the Newberry Village Council held Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. The closed session revolved around the ongoing arbitration demands from former...

Do decongestants help with ear infections?

By Paul M. Dake, M.D. Q: My children have had ear infections since they were less than a year old. Whenever we saw their doctor some years ago for this problem, I was given a prescription for a decongestant. Since we moved and they have a new doctor, decongestants...