By Sterling McGinn A longstanding and family-operated Newberry business has switched hands following 84 years and three generations. Newberry Bottling Company, owned by Newberry resident Michael Maki, was sold to WP Beverages LLC, the parent company of Wis-Pak Inc. of...
By Sterling McGinn The village of Newberry will soon be represented by four council trustees and a council president following a move to eliminate two seats. The council approved the reduction at its regular monthly meeting, amending Ordinance 53A to reduce the...
By Sterling McGinn Band class has been a joyfully noisy event at Tahquamenon Area Schools, but nearly fell silent this year after the last minute resignation of the school’s music instructor. Bands helps kids learn music and math and adds pep to sports games and...
By Sterling McGinn The late Joseph Patrick Rahilly, one of Newberry’s most honored and well-respected citizens, is usually remembered for his genial customer service in his role as a local grocer. Not only was he a longtime businessman, Rahilly loved Michigan, the...
By Carol Stiffler Right now, monarchs that recently emerged from their chrysalises are preparing to migrate to Mexico. The giant orange and black butterflies are known to gather at Peninsula Point, at the southern tip of the Stonington Peninsula in Delta County, and...
By Sterling McGinn Kris and Dixie Stewart, longtime owners of the famous Toonerville Trolley and River Boat Tour, have decided to put the 95-year-old business up for sale. The business is a local icon, and hundreds of thousands of sightseers have taken the trip to the...
