Jul 15, 2020 | Features
By Carol Stiffler What was formerly urged is now an order: Michigan residents must wear a mask whenever they leave their home and enter a public building. That means employees at work must wear a mask. Shoppers in a store must wear a mask. Even people staying outdoors...
Jul 8, 2020 | Features
By Sterling McGinn The crowds were lighter than normal, and throwing candy was forbidden, but Independence Day celebrations went on as otherwise planned over the weekend in both Newberry and Curtis. The Newberry parade began at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, and travelled...
Jul 1, 2020 | Features
Newberry residents: Get your water balloons ready. The Newberry Independence Day parade will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, and will follow its usual route. While there won’t be any candy given out, the Newberry Fire Department has confirmed their trucks will...
Jun 24, 2020 | Features
By Sarah Pleiman Most people look back at the end of their high school career with fond memories of final gatherings and celebrations with friends and family. The senior class of 2020 was unable to enjoy these traditional milestones, but they were able to be supported...
Jun 17, 2020 | Features
The Luce County Pet Pals organization is just steps away from realizing one of its main goals: To create an animal shelter that serves the people and pets of the county. Pet Pals slowly constructed a shelter located on County Road 391 near the Waste Management...
Jun 10, 2020 | Features
By Sterling McGinn Over 100 years ago, Newberry was widely known for its choicest and crisp celery. For more than 60 years, Newberry’s celery was shipped all over the country and served at some of the finest hotels and train dining cars. In 1885, John H. Sherman,...
