Does Newberry need six trustees?

By Sterling McGinn A shortage of trustees on the Newberry Village Council is leading the existing members to consider legally reducing the number of members from six to four, plus a president. Several items on the November Newberry Village Council meeting agenda...

Getting to know you: Meredith Nuemann

By Sarah Pleiman If you’ve ever visited Pickleman’s Total-One-Stop at the corner of M-123 and M-28, odds are that you’ve seen Meredith Nuemann. Meredith grew up in Waco, Texas with two older brothers. She’s been a spitfire from a young age, and is always quick to come...

School bell returns to Lakefield

By Sterling McGinn An old bell used to note the beginning and end of a school day at the Marks School in Lakefield has returned to Lakefield Township. Although it wasn’t reunited to its original home, the bell has been placed in the belfry of the old Smathers...

Introducing Luce County Sheriff Deputy Jason Wyma

By Carol Stiffler The Luce County Sheriff’s Department has added deputy Jason Wyma to their full-time staff. Wyma is now the third deputy in the department, which is overseen by Sheriff John Cischke and Undersheriff Eric Gravelle. Wyma brings 24 years of law...

Newberry loses Menzo Caswell just before 102nd birthday

By Sterling McGinn  On Tuesday, October 20, the community of Newberry lost its oldest resident-Menzo Caswell, who died just two days shy of his 102nd birthday. Caswell was well known and was usually present at community functions. He may be best remembered for his...