Man faces murder and assault charges in Newberry stabbing death

Jul 26, 2026 | News

A 21-year-old Newberry man has been charged with murder and assault following a stabbing last Sunday evening in Newberry that left one man dead and another injured. Damon Lamar Palmer II was arraigned Wednesday in 92nd District Court in Luce County on one count of...

Hundreds of motorcycles to ride from Hell to Paradise

Jul 24, 2026 | News

This weekend, Newberry will see hundreds of motorcycles downtown and at the American Legion, and they are here for a cause. More than 500 riders will participate in a two-day group ride—the 3rd Annual American Legion Riders Hell to Paradise trip—and they are raising...

Wildfire smoke from Canada prompts Michigan air quality alert

Jul 15, 2026 | News

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued a statewide Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, July 15, as smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires is expected to impact air quality across Michigan. Officials say elevated levels of fine...

Fatal head-on crash in Bay Mills Township results in arrest for DUI

Jul 14, 2026 | News

UPDATE: Following medical clearance and release from McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, 46-year-old Aaron Peterson of McBain was lodged in the Chippewa County Jail. On July 17, 2026, he was arraigned in the 91st District Court on one count of Operating...

Daryl Schroeder discusses his vision for the 108th District

Jul 2, 2026 | News

What would Daryl Schroeder do if elected to represent the 108th District in the Michigan House? In an exclusive interview with the Newberry News, Schroeder explains what motivated him to enter the race and discusses the issues he says deserve immediate attention—from...