Downtown trees to be removed this fall

Beginning this fall, the Village of Newberry will start removing the trees and metal grating that line the sidewalks downtown. The matter was discussed at the monthly meeting of the Newberry Village Council held Tuesday, July 19 at 6 p.m. There were only four members...

Newberry Redi-Mix is now Northern Sand and Gravel

By Carol Stiffler Newberry’s go-to for gravel and cement has been purchased by new owners Allan and Kathleen VanSloten, owners of Northern Sand and Gravel in Sault Ste. Marie. Kathleen VanSloten said she and her husband were looking to expand their business, which was...

Luce EMS needs support

By Dan Hardenbrook There’s a group of heroes hard at work in Luce County. They work long hours and cover hundreds of miles. In an emergency situation, they are often the first to arrive and the last leave. Their job is to be there for us, helping at a moment’s...

EUPConnect Broadband Infrastructure survey launched

The EUPConnect Collaborative (EUPCC) is leading the way in regional collaboration to ensure broadband access for our rural communities throughout the Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP). To identify the gaps in the infrastructure, EUPCC is launching the EUPConnect Broadband...

Newberry Fireworks held as planned

By Sterling McGinn Despite pushback from the Pentland Township Board, Josiah Sharrett and his Newberry Fireworks Association held their display as originally planned on Saturday, July 2 at Schubach Farms. The event started in the afternoon with bounce houses for kids...

Road commission provides CR405 closure dates

By Carol Stiffler The Luce County Road Commission has announced that County Road 405, also known as Dollarville Road, will be closed beginning August 8 so the bridge over Teaspoon Creek can be replaced. Work is expected to continue until October 1, when the road will...