What’s on tap for water?

Feb 24, 2021 | Features

By Sterling McGinn Water rates — a hot topic in Newberry — were under lengthy discussion at last week’s Newberry Village Council meeting. Changes in the water rates should be expected. The meeting was held Tuesday, February 16 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. All council members...

A chat with Newberry’s own Terry Quinn

Feb 17, 2021 | Features

By Carol Stiffler Terry Quinn stepped on stage once during high school in Newberry, and he’s probably one of the only people who remembers. But many of us remember him very well now. Quinn is an actor — professionally known as Terry O’Quinn — and he’s arguably the...

Big plans for Pine Stump Junction

Feb 10, 2021 | Features

By Carol Stiffler Rob Stein’s family has had a cabin north of Newberry for a long time, and he knows what makes the area special. It’s a perfect stopping point between Newberry and Lake Superior. It’s positioned at the junction of popular snowmobile trails. It’s...

Hockey team scheduling out-of-state games

Feb 3, 2021 | Features

By Dan Hardenbrook Hockey is back! After a long wait, a group of local hockey players have come together to take the ice. And this team is stacked. They’re called the 14U Manistique Elks, and they’re not playing under the auspices of MAHA, because winter sports are...

All practice, no play

Jan 27, 2021 | Features

By Dan Hardenbrook Newberry High School senior Brenna Pavey understands that it takes a lot of work to have a basketball season. Coaches, officials, athletic directors, and players all have a piece in making things work, and appreciates it. But she also knows that...

Where is the snow?

Jan 20, 2021 | Features

By Carol Stiffler What do you get when you cross a COVID summer with a no-snow winter? Area businesses are finding out. After a summer of stunning sales, Renze Power Sports in downtown Newberry is practically watching paint dry this winter. General Manager Char...