Congratulations, NHS Class of 2020

Congratulations, NHS Class of 2020! Thirty-four members of the Class of 2020 attended their belated graduation on Friday, July 24. With girls in white and boys in orange, the class met up one final time to celebrate finishing high school. Spaced out six feet apart on...

School will be different this fall

By Carol Stiffler As school districts make plans, back-up plans, and even more back-up plans to get back to school, checking in with the community was a must. The state required it as part of the Return to Learn plan. Stacy Price, superintendent and high school...

The mask mandate

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...

Independently done

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...

Independence Day plans still a go

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...

The Class of 2020 has been adopted

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...