American Legion plans virtual Memorial Day event

May 13, 2020 | Community

By Sterling McGinn The American Legion Hugh Allan McInnes Post 74 in Newberry has made the difficult decision to cancel their live Memorial Day programs at the Newberry and McMillan cemeteries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the programs will not be held...

We love our patrons, here’s how you’ll know

May 6, 2020 | Community

By Dion Mindykowski, Tahquamenon Area Library Director Here’s a story that not many people know. In September of 2010 after I interviewed for the director position at the Tahquamenon Area Library, I went to check out a local trail, specifically the loop at Hamilton...

Cemetery fenceline is about to burst into color

May 6, 2020 | Community

By Carol Stiffler Nestled in the ground just outside the fence of the Forest Home cemetery in Newberry are about 5,500 flower bulbs. You couldn’t guess it now, as they are working underground, but they’re preparing to put on a color show in just a few weeks. By...

Local teens form lawn care company

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,...

Village will delay shutoffs until May 12

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...

Snowbird Chirpings

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...
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