Apr 29, 2020 | Community
By Carol Stiffler Johnny Nutkins is 16, and he should be in school right now. His days should focus on math and history and preparation for state testing. But like all children in Michigan – and like most across the world – Nutkins is at home these days,...
Apr 29, 2020 | Community
By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Village Council held their monthly meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. All members of the council participated as well as two members of the public; however, there were no comments from the public. Interim Village...
Apr 22, 2020 | Community
By Lyle Painter It appears life in the U.P. during this pandemic time is not any more exhilarating than being here in the Sunshine State. Like most everyone in the USA, we have been “hunkering down” and only leaving our condo for groceries or doctor...
Apr 17, 2020 | Community
April 1 was Census Day – the date used by the U.S. Census Bureau as the single day that mattered in an attempt to record who we are and where we live. Answers to the 2020 Census, which is currently underway, are based on who was living in our household on that...
Apr 8, 2020 | Community
By Sarah Pleiman Karl Bergman was born and raised in Newberry. After graduating from Newberry High School in 1987, he joined the United States Army at the age of 17. While home on leave for Christmas in 1988, he met his wife Donna at church, and they were married the...
Apr 8, 2020 | Community
By Chris Cox Though school is not in session and some youth might be unsure how to spend their time, several young ladies from the area are busily working at sewing machines. The Juniors of Troop 5041 based in Curtis, Michigan have been creating face masks as part of...
