Oct 21, 2022 | Features
By Sterling McGinn Newberry native and barber Bob Clark has been cutting hair in Newberry for 55 straight years, and he’s seen a lot of changes in his profession and in his hometown. Despite all that’s changed in a half century, Clark maintains his traditional and...
Oct 12, 2022 | Features
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...
Sep 28, 2022 | Features
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...
Sep 14, 2022 | Features
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...
Sep 9, 2022 | Features
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...
Sep 2, 2022 | Features
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...
