Toonerville Trolley moves to Skandia for its 100th anniversary

Aug 21, 2026 | News

By Sterling McGinn It was a bittersweet sight last Thursday afternoon as three historic Plymouth engines from the famed Toonerville Trolley headed out of Newberry on a semi to their new home in Skandia, Michigan. New owners Paul and Gina Wilson purchased the iconic...

Newberry Correctional Facility nears capacity with 1,090 beds filled

Aug 14, 2026 | News

By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Correctional Facility (NCF) held their Community Liaison Committee meeting with community representatives and staff. The meeting was chaired by Andy Hubble, former Deputy Warden, who was recently promoted to Acting Warden of NCF. Former...

Columbus Township loses supervisor Roger Auble and fire chief

Aug 8, 2026 | News

By Sterling McGinn The Columbus Township Board is faced once again with resignations—this time the board supervisor Roger Auble, whose departure is effective immediately, and the Columbus Township Fire Department Chief, with his resignation taking effect later this...

Newberry approves streets plan with crosswalks and bike lanes

Aug 5, 2026 | News

By Sterling McGinn Former council Trustee and past Village President Lori Stokes has been appointed back on the Newberry Village Council to fill a recent trustee vacancy. The decision was made at the July 21 regular meeting. The board faced a trustee vacancy last...

LMAS warns residents of widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak

Jul 30, 2026 | News

Although no cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, local health officials are encouraging residents to take precautions as a widespread outbreak continues to affect communities across Michigan and other parts of the country. The...