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WWII veteran honored with life membership by Legion Riders
A 101-year-old World War II Veteran received a special birthday present from the American Legion Post 74 of Newberry.
Luce County’s sanctuary status
When Luce County became a sanctuary county, no declaration was made. That’s because there is no record of any county effort to reach sanctuary status.
Introducing new TAS school board members
There are several new faces on the Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education. The Newberry News caught up with the new trustees to find out their backgrounds and what goals they have in store during their terms.
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Obituaries for the week of 2/12/2025
Leroy “Peter D” Derusha February 4, 1947 – January 23, 2025 Leroy Edwin Derusha, known to many as Peter D, passed away at home, in the house he designed and built, Thursday, January 23, early in the...
Getting to know you: Claire Oven
Hi, I am Claire Oven and I am incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity to do a work study program at the Newberry News!
Pavey, Rahilly selected for U.P. All Star Football Game
A pair of Newberry’s top varsity football players will get to put the pads on one last time after being selected to participate in the 2025 UP All Star Football game.
Two vintage license plates return to Michigan
The blue Great Lakes plate and black Great Lake State plate became available Feb. 1.
Shelter cats won’t share Super Bowl prediction
The never-wrong shelter cats at the Luce County Animal Shelter revealed their Super Bowl LIX prediction following a tense taste test session wherein they refused to select a Super Bowl winner.
Obituaries for the week of 2/5/2025
Daniel LeRoy Sturgeon June 17, 1957 – February 1, 2025 Longtime Newberry resident, Daniel LeRoy Sturgeon, 67, passed away suddenly Saturday, February 1, 2025. Born June 17, 1957 in Newberry, son of...
The battle against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid is a grave foe to Hemlock trees and the best time to ensure it has not spread across the U.P. is to survey Hemlock stands in the winter.
HNJH shares plans for renovated clinic
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH) is excited to share plans for significant renovations to its Gibson Family Health Clinic.
4-H is more than raising livestock
4-H is as diverse as the volunteers who provide the programming. 4-H is a child-development program that recruits adults who want to share a hobby, interest or expertise with youth between the ages of 5 – 19.
Obituaries for the week of 1/29/2025
Donald M. Canfield January 27, 1937 – January 26, 2025 Longtime East Lake resident, Donald Michael Canfield, 87, of McMillan, died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette. Don was...
Hiawatha Club Heritage Dog Sled race coming
In conjunction with the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club’s Winter Carnival, the inaugural Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race will take place on Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2.
Portage Township to refurbish ambulance
Refurbishing the existing ambulance will cost more than $200,000, but should be significantly less expensive than purchasing a new ambulance.
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