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APPROVED: Tax abatement for new senior living project
By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Village Council and the McMillan Township Board each approved tax...
Kids Tackle Party returns in 2025
By Sterling McGinn The Kids Tackle Party, one of Newberry’s most popular annual events, is back....
Luce County’s sanctuary status
By Carol Stiffler When East Lansing became a sanctuary city in 2017, its city council voted 3-1 to...
Introducing new TAS school board members
By Sterling McGinn There are several new faces on the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of...
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Michigan warns waterfowl hunters of bird flu presence in wildlife
Hunters are advised to take safety measures such as wearing gloves during game processing, disinfecting equipment, and cooking meat thoroughly.
Obituaries for the week of 9/24/2025
William R. Nesbit August 27, 1940 – August 8, 2025 Longtime Newberry resident, William Robert Nesbit, 84, died Friday morning August 8, 2025 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron...
Discover the charm of our local hidden gem bakeries
The E.U.P. is home to a variety of small, local bakeries that offer a range of baked goods, from sourdough bread to gourmet brownies.
Newberry firefighters conduct realistic training exercise
Newberry firefighters participate in realistic fire attack training offered by Oakland Community College, enhancing their search and rescue skills.
Columbus Township Hall sign restored
Columbus Township took another important step toward McMillan’s revitalized future with the installation of the freshly restored and re-painted Township Hall sign.
TAS students honored for their help after bus accident
A middle school and a high school student from Newberry are being praised for their actions after a bus accident last Thursday.
It’s homecoming week in Newberry
Students at Newberry High School are celebrating Spirit Week and their annual fall homecoming with activities leading up to the Varsity football game on Saturday night.
Engadine boys claim victory at Manistique Invitational
The Engadine boys’ cross-country team won the Manistique Invitational with 48 points.
Obituaries for the week of 9/17/2025
Barry W. Adams December 27, 1939 – September 11, 2025 Barry Wallace Adams, 85, of Naubinway, died Thursday morning September 11, 2025 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and the...
Postal service struggles impact Newberry News delivery times
The Newberry News reliably delivers its papers to the post office each Wednesday, but once they enter the USPS system, its delivery is completely on them.
The evolution of Newberry’s orange water tower
If you are traveling north-bound on M-123 descending down the hill toward Newberry, a bright orange landmark immediately catches your eye. But it hasn’t always featured orange and black.
Electrofishing surveys study local walleye population
The Michigan DNR will conduct nighttime surveys to determine the status of young walleye in several area lakes from late September to mid-October.
Pentland Township seeks help with lagoon permits
The township plans to build their lagoon system, consisting of two or three small ponds where sewage from township customers is broken down by sunlight, wind, and algae.
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