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...

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...