WWII veteran honored with life membership by Legion Riders

Jun 16, 2025 | Features

By Sterling McGinn A 101-year-old World War II Veteran received a special birthday present from the American Legion Post 74 of Newberry. The Hugh Allan McInnes Post 74 American Legion Riders (ALR) Chapter presented Albert “Gene” Smith of Germfask a life membership to...

Newberry Indians clinch 3 State Championship titles

Jun 5, 2025 | Features

By Dan Hardenbrook Saturday was full of magic and history for the Newberry Indians boys and girls track teams at the U.P. Finals in Kingsford on Saturday. A near picture perfect day set the stage for athletes, coaches, and fans to enjoy an unforgettable moment as both...

Newberry Coffee Company opens, Mexican restaurant to follow

May 25, 2025 | Features

By Sterling McGinn Locals have long anticipated the opening of the coffee shop and Mexican restaurant in the former Falls Hotel on Newberry Avenue. The wait is over: The Newberry Coffee Company opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, May 20, and the restaurant...

Three-peat: Newberry News named Newspaper of the Year

May 15, 2025 | Features

By Carol Stiffler At the Michigan Press Association conference in Frankenmuth last week, the Newberry News was named 2024 Newspaper of the Year for the Weekly Class D category. It’s the third year in a row that we claimed the victory, which is extra exciting....

Tebo, Herbert to return for second interview

May 12, 2025 | Features

By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) board of education has narrowed their superintendent search to two candidates: John Herbert and Shawn Tebo. Candidates Tebo, Herbert were joined by Newberry’s current 7-12 grade Principal Trevor Clark for a series...