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Newberry school forest replanted with restoration grant
Tahquamenon Area Schools recently had 3,180 red pine trees planted on its school forest near the Canada Lakes trail. The lot had been clearcut two or three years ago, and the district netted the proceeds
Obituaries for the week of 10/06/2021
Philip Robert Brow December 6, 1949 – September 26, 2021 Lifelong Lakefield resident, Philip Robert Brow, 71, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 26, 2021. Born December 6, 1949 in Newberry, son of...
Luce County lost 3% in 2020 census
Luce County’s 2020 census figure – which showed a staggering 19.5% drop in population over the past 10 years – is likely to change. And it looks like it’s going to be a much smaller drop than originally reported.
On losing Tom Hoogterp
Tom Hoogterp was a gift. He showed me that simple words can be profound, that looks are certainly deceiving, and that a caring community can exist despite differences of opinion.
Kitty-Bell didn’t like automobiles
One horse was locally famous, and was owned by the Newberry State Hospital facility. Her name was Kitty-Bell.
Happy Homecoming for Indians
The Newberry Indians varsity football team enjoyed a smashing success during their fall homecoming game, crushing the Superior Central Cougars.
Local man’s quest to pave part of CR 407 pays off
Deer Park resident John Waltman lives near County Road 407 north of Newberry, about two miles south of where the paved road turns to gravel.
The library has a party
Libraries are the original think tanks, said Forrest Alogna, the chairman of the board for the American Library in Paris at its annual gala last week.
Get ready for 10-digit dialing
Gone are the days when we could call from Newberry to Newberry with just four numbers. And very soon, it’ll be impossible to dial within town or to any location without dialing the full 10-digit phone number.
DNR again postpones full reopening of some facilities
Michigan DNR customer service centers and certain field offices will remain on a three-days-per-week open to the public schedule until at least October 31.
Indians Bounce Back with Big Win
The tribe bounced back in a big way Friday night, besting the previously undefeated and U.P.-ranked Rudyard Bulldogs on the road in a Great Lakes 8 East division match-up.
Village votes to not support the EUP Connect Collaborative
The infrastructure committee met and reviewed the information, and suggested that the village not participate in the EUPCC.
Obituaries for the week of 9/29/2021
Richard Mador October 22, 1925 – September 20, 2021 Richard Mador, 95, of Newberry, died Monday evening September 20, 2021 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Richard was born October 22, 1925 in...









