Feb 16, 2026 | News
By Sterling McGinn About 72 first responders from across Luce and Alger counties gathered February 4 in the Newberry Motors showroom for a specialized training seminar, “Let’s Talk EV Fires,” aimed at preparing local crews for the growing number of electric vehicles...
Feb 8, 2026 | News
By Sterling McGinn At approximately 3:54 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, the Newberry Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 217 East Truman Boulevard in Newberry. The home, owned by Cliff and Kim Shigwadja, was completely destroyed as a result of the...
Feb 7, 2026 | News
A crash involving a semi-truck and a pickup truck on U.S.-2 Friday night, February 6, resulted in one fatality and four people injured. Michigan State Police troopers from the Manistique Outpost were dispatched at approximately 9:16 p.m. to a report of a two vehicle...
Feb 5, 2026 | News
The Michigan State Police (MSP) is reminding drivers to take a few extra minutes to make sure their vehicles are ready before heading out on the road. Michigan law requires your windshield and back window to be clear of anything that blocks your vision, including snow...
Jan 31, 2026 | News
Luce County EMS and Rescue received a brand-new rescue snowmobile as a memorial donation on Monday, January 26. The sled was donated by Midstate Rental and Myers for Tires from Gladwin, Michigan in memory of Ryan Myers, who died in a snowmobile accident in Luce County...
Jan 23, 2026 | News
By Sterling McGinn Columbus Township Clerk Jeff Anderson, who planned to resign at the beginning of the year, has agreed to stay on with assistance from his deputy, Don Leech. This decision has left the township in a more stable condition for the time being. This...
