Jul 7, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn Joe Villemure was born and raised right here in Newberry, and for most of his life, has been serving his fellow residents. Elected as the McMillan Township clerk in 1974, he has held that position for 47 consecutive years. Joe was born to Joe Sr....
Jun 30, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Village Council and members of the Water and Light Board met to discuss the future of the state-mandated lead service line replacement project that has to be completed in the next 25 years. The meeting was held virtually and in-person...
Jun 30, 2021 | Community
By Sterling McGinn The Fourth of July is almost here, and local communities are ready to help you celebrate America’s birthday. The Newberry Parade is set to roll out at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 3. Line up will begin at the American Legion Post 74 parking lot at 9...
Jun 23, 2021 | Community
By Carol Stiffler An anonymous donor made a $15,000 contribution to the Tahquamenon Area Senior Citizens fund for a new roof last week, bringing their balance up to the full amount needed to pay for a new roof. Senior Citizens Director Peggy Dahn said she has no idea...
Jun 16, 2021 | Community
By Paul M. Dake, M.D. Q: I’ve just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Several of my close relatives have also been diagnosed with this in the last decade or so. What concerns me most is that two of them have had to have foot or lower leg amputations in the last...
Jun 16, 2021 | Community
Brother writes book about 1957 tumble By Sterling McGinn On August 25, 1957, Dick Robins and his sister, Doris, fell over the brink of the 42-foot high Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Both Dick and Doris survived the accidental plunge, but the story remained largely untold...
