Getting to know you: Nathan Neeb

By Sarah Pleiman A true fan of the “small town” lifestyle, Nathan Neeb was born and raised in Newberry. After graduating from Newberry High School in 1995, he went to Northwood University to get his degree in Automotive Aftermarket Management and Marketing Management....

The big wheels on the boulevard

By Sterling McGinn Many Newberry residents remember the big white wheels and the covered log that used to sit on West Truman Boulevard in Newberry. For years, the relics served as a monument to the rich lumbering history of our area. At the time of the display’s...

Getting to know you: Frank Sambrook

By Sarah Pleiman A mechanic since the young age of 13 years old, Frank Sambrook is a true car expert. After taking classes through General Motors to enhance his natural automotive skill, he owned and operated Frank’s Auto Repair in Newberry for several years before...

Sitar wins prestigious scholarship to study abroad

By Carol Stiffler Newberry High School graduate Maysa Sitar is completing her senior year in the Honors College at Michigan State University, where she is studying political science. She was just named one of the 12 recipients of the 2022 George J Mitchell...

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...