Family fun at Michigan DNR’s Newberry open house event

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites the public to a free, family-friendly open house at its new Customer Service Center in Newberry on Thursday, August 14, from 12–4 p.m. The event will feature fun for all ages, with food trucks, face painting, games,...

Tractor parade, races, at Engadine Old Iron Show

The former Engadine Tractor Show has returned as the Engadine Old Iron Show, and takes place this weekend, Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 at the Engadine Consolidated Schools practice field. The event includes free entry for all tractors, fly wheel entries,...

Portage Township creates pocket prairie for wildlife

Portage Township is in the process of converting 1.5 acres of township land into a “pocket prairie” with native plants to support insects, birds, and small animals. The work is funded through a $2,000 grant from the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District...

From Newberry to Hollywood: Chad T. Wood’s inspiring journey

In our ongoing series, Newberry News editor Carol Stiffler caught up with Newberry native Chad T. Wood, who has gone from here to Hollywood, and beyond. These comments were shared in February and saved for this issue. Tell me about your childhood. What was Newberry...

Tahquamenon Logging Museum floor fixed, breakfasts back

By Sterling McGinn After major issues with the Tahquamenon Logging Museum’s (TLM) cook shack floor were discovered, the museum board of directors was forced to cancel the famous Lumberjack Breakfasts in May, June, and July 2025, which is one of the main sources of...

New bar and restaurant, Muggs, opens in Helmer

A familiar place with a new name opened to the public on Thursday, July 10. Muggs, located in the former Rustic Inn restaurant on Ten Curves Road in Helmer was opened by Curt and Denise Taylor, who also own and operate Moose Du Nord in Helmer. The Taylors purchased...