Concerns, pleas for help at TAS meeting

Apr 20, 2023 | Features

By Dan Hardenbrook Concerns regarding a negative culture at Tahquamenon Area Schools took up a majority of public comment and became the focus of the most recent Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday night. Local resident Peter Wurdock has been...

Senator McBroom visits Newberry

Apr 15, 2023 | Features

By Sterling McGinn In an effort to get acclimated with Luce County and meet new acquaintances and contacts, 38th District Senator Ed McBroom paid Newberry a visit on Friday, April 7. Accompanying McBroom was former 37th District Senator Wayne Schmidt, who now serves...

NHS grad given elite Navy honor

Apr 10, 2023 | Features

By Sterling McGinn Newberry resident Jalen Taylor, had always wanted to join the military. The 2022 Newberry High School graduate joined the U.S. Navy after school, and after finding success there, will now be one of an elite crew who will represent the President,...

Luce County Pet Pals launches foster program

Apr 4, 2023 | Features

By Carol Stiffler Dozens of cats and a handful of dogs are waiting for homes at the Luce County Animal Shelter. They’re doted on by shelter staff, fixed, vaccinated, and prepared for adoption, but for now, they’re waiting for a forever home. The shelter recently...

92nd District Court’s major grant

Mar 28, 2023 | Features

By Carol Stiffler Luce and Mackinac county’s 92nd District Court is one of 10 recipients of an elite federal grant that will establish community court practices in the district. The grant, which is renewable, is for an impressive $419,292 and was given by the Bureau...

Village looking for input on downtown tree project

Mar 11, 2023 | Features

By Sterling McGinn After announcing plans to remove trees downtown, the Village of Newberry is now seeking input and suggestions for either replanting trees, or for another option for streetscape. Surveying residents and business owners of the community was discussed...