‘Yooper Castaway Crew’ of Scouts goes to Florida

Mar 15, 2025 | Features

By Christopher Cox, Advisor When the cold breezes of February hit, local Scouts hit the beaches, but not for the typical get away that most Yoopers expect in the depth of winter. Sixteen EUP Scouts — who called themselves the “Yooper Castaway Crew” — headed to Sea...

Managing walleye on Big Manistique Lake

Mar 11, 2025 | Features

By Carol Stiffler Big Manistique Lake is not what she used to be. Anglers remember the good old days of dropping a line into the murky green water and reeling in a satisfying walleye. These days, the water is clearer (thanks to prolific zebra mussels) and warmer...

APPROVED: Tax abatement for new senior living project

Mar 4, 2025 | Features

By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Village Council and the McMillan Township Board each approved tax abatement ordinances, the next step forward for the proposed Newberry Senior Living project. The ordinances were approved by the Newberry Village Council at their regular...

Kids Tackle Party returns in 2025

Feb 24, 2025 | Features

By Sterling McGinn The Kids Tackle Party, one of Newberry’s most popular annual events, is back. Formerly held by the Tahquamenon Sportsmen’s Club, the future of the of the party was in question when the club disbanded in 2024. “The thought of the tackle party ending...

Luce County’s sanctuary status

Feb 18, 2025 | Features

By Carol Stiffler When East Lansing became a sanctuary city in 2017, its city council voted 3-1 to officially declare itself as a safe haven for immigrants. The announcement was promptly reported through local news outlets. The designation means that officers in the...

Introducing new TAS school board members

Feb 10, 2025 | Features

By Sterling McGinn There are several new faces on the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education following the November 2024 election. The Newberry News caught up with the new trustees to find out their backgrounds and what goals they have in store during their...