Oct 28, 2025 | Features
By Sterling McGinn Newberry was widely known for producing a number of products decades ago. Namely celery, lumber, and Pig Iron, which was shipped out by train destined to locations all over the county. But from 1914 until around 1919, the William Horner Flooring...
Oct 21, 2025 | Features
By Kelly House Bridge Michigan Few things are as synonymous with the Great Lakes as whitefish. They’re central to the Anishinaabe understanding of creation, kept French explorers alive and supported a booming fishing industry for generations. But in the span of a few...
Oct 13, 2025 | Features
The Toonerville Trolley was an icon of the Tahquamenon country—transporting sightseers and locals through the wilderness to the beautiful Tahquamenon River. But after 96 years of operation, the business was closed, and a buyer not secured. A Skandia, Michigan couple...
Oct 7, 2025 | Features
By Sterling McGinn The idea of a paved bike trial leading north from Newberry had interested resident Roxanna Transit for some time. Her dream was to create a mecca for walkers and bikers here in Newberry. Because of Transit’s vision, a Luce County team was created to...
Sep 29, 2025 | Features
By Carol Stiffler Plans to obtain a part-time deputy to patrol the Village of Newberry are moving forward following the Newberry Village Council’s meeting on Tuesday, September 16. Luce County Sheriff Eric Gravelle presented a proposal for dedicated policing services...
Sep 23, 2025 | Features
By Sterling McGinn and Peter Rahilly Firefighters from several townships in Michigan participated in a fire attack victim search and rescue mobile training offered by Oakland Community College. The realistic training, using live fire, was set up in the parking lot of...
Johnson named EUP Player of the Year; three Newberry players earn All-Conference honors
Columbus Township faces uncertainty after clerk’s resignation
Drug smuggling attempt foiled at Newberry Correctional Facility
Obituaries for the week of 2/25/2026
Luce County man wins $490,420 Michigan Lottery prize
