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Christmas in Newberry, a parade of lights
The Christmas in the Village three-day event last weekend in Newberry kicked off the holiday...
AT&T hands up on rural landlines
By Carol Stiffler Telephone giant AT&T announced plans this week to entirely discontinue landline...
Christmas in the Village
By Sterling McGinn It’s that time of year again—Newberry’s famous decorations are strung across...
Village delays zoning vote
By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Village Council tabled the decision on adopting zoning ordinances...
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Obituaries for the week of 7/23/2025
Daisy Elizabeth Matlock April 13, 1964 – July 1, 2025 Daisy Elizabeth Matlock, age 61, of Newberry, Michigan, left this life on July 1, 2025, after a prolonged illness. “Liz” was born April 13,...
Shawn Tebo has a plan for TAS
Shawn Tebo wants to bring students back to the Tahquamenon Area Schools district, and she has a plan.
Heroes of community: Portage Township’s volunteer firefighters
These firefighters are extraordinary. They are heroes. And I am proud to call them my family.
2025 Luce-West Mackinac County Fair canceled
According to fair board Vice President Henry Conway, the board decided to cancel the annual fair due to health reasons and a lack of officers being able to be present.
Pine Center readies for 10-minute play festival
A new form of theater is emigrating this year from Indiana to the Pine Theater in Curtis: the 10-minute play.
Kristine Lovett honored as Extraordinary Nurse by HNJH
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital recently honored Kristine Lovett, RN, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
Welding a future for Luce County’s youth
Aaron Weller aims to keep Luce County’s best and brightest at home.
Luce County to get a new conservation officer
The officers of Training Academy No. 13 completed a 26-week academy that licensed them as State of Michigan law enforcement officers through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.
Locals lead annual Black Bear Run
An annual 4th of July tradition returned last weekend, as the communities of Engadine and Naubinway launched the weekend Friday with the 43rd Annual Black Bear Run.
Grand Marais teen wins grant for deer habitat
Will Paul, a 16-year-old bowhunter, secured the youngest grant in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ grant program for deer habitat improvement.
Hundreds of cormorants killed in Big Lake reduction effort
Cormorants have been increasing in number on Big Manistique Lake, and are cited by the DNR as one of the reasons that walleye fishing has been difficult in recent years.
Village may partner with sheriff for part-time deputy
The Village of Newberry is considering a partnership with the Luce County Sheriff’s Department to secure a part-time deputy to patrol the village.
Summer football workouts resume next week
The summer football workouts at Newberry has been well received with 20 student athletes making appearances with exciting plans ahead.











