Getting to know you: Terrie Slack

Mar 25, 2020 | Community

By Sarah F. Pleiman Terrie Slack was born in Britton, a small village in southeast Michigan. When she was in 6th grade her family decided to move to Engadine, where her parents bought the McKelvey store north of town and renamed it McMichael’s Merchandise....

Village discusses COVID-19 concerns

Mar 25, 2020 | Community

By Sterling McGinn Despite the many local cancelations from COVID-19 (Coronavirus) the Newberry Village Council held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the village office. Three local citizens were present, but only one spoke during the...

COVID-19 scare affecting local organizations

Mar 18, 2020 | Community

As you know, a global outbreak of a respiratory disease named Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) started in China in late 2019. The virus has been detected in more than 90 countries, including the U.S. As of Sunday, March 15 there were 54 positive cases of...

Demolition on Elks building begins this week

Mar 12, 2020 | Community

By Carol Stiffler The Elks Lodge 1705 building, which had a partial roof collapse on January 24, is under repair. After an architectural engineer determined the southern side of the building and bar area could stay, makeshift walls were erected to separate that area...

Village approves purchases of plow truck

Feb 28, 2020 | Community

By Sterling McGinn One of the items on the agenda of the February Newberry Village Council meeting was the approval for purchasing a Department of Public Works plow truck. The meeting was held Wednesday, February 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the village office. The public...

Two plead guilty in meth cases

Feb 26, 2020 | Community

By Larry Vincent On February 18, 11th Circuit Court with Judge William Carmody presiding. Carmody took pleas on meth cases and unlawful driving, issued an arraignment, held a probation violation hearing, and sentenced an individual for operating while intoxicated....