Whitefish Township passes school bond renewal

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...

Forest home cemetery expansion moving forward

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...

Doctor: Why systemic lupus erythematosus

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...

Hulbert bowling ball tree brings joy

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...

Getting to know you: John Brown

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...

Newberry Chamber gets new director

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...