Seney National Wildlife Refuge prepares for massive updates

By Carol Stiffler Visitors to the Seney National Wildlife Refuge come to see nature the way it wants to be: undisturbed. They can peer at species large and small, but can’t adjust the landscape or interfere. The refuge, which was developed near Germfask in and after...

Legion raises funds to send vets to DC

By Sterling McGinn  In October of 2020, the American Legion Post #74 held a special barbeque chicken dinner to contribute funds to the Upper Peninsula Honor Flight. Through the proceeds of the meal, and individual donations, a total of $3,000 was donated to the cause....

New ordinance will regulate fireworks within village limits

By Sterling McGinn A new ordinance will now regulate consumer fireworks usage within the village limits of Newberry. The decision to adopt the ordinance was made at the May 18 meeting of the Newberry Village Council. The board met in-person, and via Zoom at the DPW...

McMillan Township discusses possibility of marijuana sales

By Sterling McGinn A brief discussion of marijuana sales and operations took place at the regular meeting of the McMillan Township Board held Monday, May 24. Township Supervisor Art Schultz said he had received a phone call from a person interested in establishing an...

Mask requirement for fully vaccinated Michiganders lifted

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating the Gatherings and Mask Order to align with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest guidance on face coverings. The...

New telecommunications tower planned near McMillan Ave

By Carol Stiffler A proposed new Verizon tower could make communication easier on the northwestern side of Newberry. The tower was discussed and unanimously approved at the Luce County Planning Commission meeting held April 28. The tower, owned by TowerCo 2013, LLC,...