May 19, 2021 | Community
By Paul M. Dake, M.D. Q: I keep track of my blood pressure at home, but when I see my doctor, it always seems higher than my home measurements. What might be causing this difference? A: Most people monitoring their own BP measure it while sitting on a chair with...
May 19, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Another longtime Newberry organization has officially ended their career of service to the area. The Newberry Garden Club, which was founded in 1950, dissolved exactly 70 years after its creation. Like many organizations across the country, the...
May 13, 2021 | Community
Be a part of the delicious food fun at the 1st Annual BBQ Battle, May 22 at the M-28 softball fields. Funds raised will support the Pickin’ on the Pond and Luce County Park and Campground. Watch the below video for full...
May 12, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Citizens of Whitefish Township voted to renew the Whitefish Township Community Schools (WTCS) millage by a vote of 139-53 in the election held on Tuesday, May 4. The bond renewal will allow for needed improvements and upgrades to the growing school...
May 12, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn The McMillan Township Board approved and hired a local excavation company to begin the work of expanding Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry. The decision was made at the April meeting of the township board. There are 29 to 30 acres of undeveloped land...
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...
