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Newberry Coffee Company opens, Mexican restaurant to follow
Locals have long anticipated the opening of the coffee shop and Mexican restaurant in the former Falls Hotel on Newberry Avenue.

New senior living complex could relieve housing shortage
A new senior housing project has been proposed for the vacant land east of the Community Action building in downtown Newberry.

Managing cormorants on the Big Manistique Lake
“We’re acting on it as quickly and effectively as we can to manage that colony at a level that is biologically acceptable.”
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Emeralds control the ice, pick up heat
The Manistique Emeralds Varsity Hockey team stayed busy over the holiday break, with three games in four days to wrap up 2024.

Obituaries for the week of 1/01/2025
James E. Suhanic February 19, 1932 – December 28, 2024 James Edward Suhanic formerly of Tawas City, Michigan passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, in Newberry, Michigan. Jim was born on...

Christmas trees for fish habitat?
There are many ways that your old Christmas trees can keep on giving as habitat, but it’s important to think carefully about the best way to do so.

Wrestlers finish 2-2 in Manistique
Newberry’s varsity wrestling team had one of its largest and toughest tests of the season last weekend in Manistique.

Obituaries for the week of 12/25/2024
Barbara Phyllis Burkett June 8, 1924 – December 15, 2024 We say “Good Bye” to our beloved Aunt Barb. Barbara Phyllis Burkett, 100 years old, passed away peacefully under the watchful, caring eyes of...

Newberry man arraigned after fleeing, resisting arrest
A Newberry man has been arraigned on charges of Resisting and Obstructing Police in the 92nd District Court- Newberry stemming from an incident which he was previously arrested for.

Browning named Highline Teacher of the Month
6th grade teacher Mary Browning has been selected as the Highline Teacher of the Month for December 2024.

MSP announces a new Sergeant at St. Ignace post
Sgt. Jerome appreciates the small-town atmosphere and is looking forward to serving the community. He plans on remaining in the area long-term.

Obituaries for the week of 12/18/2024
Patricia Susan Kaas March 13, 1944 – November 28, 2024 On November 28, 2024, Patricia Susan “Pat” Kaas (nee Becks) died at her home in Arlington, Virginia. She was born in Newberry, Michigan in 1944...

Lady Indians roll over Rudyard
The Newberry Lady Indians dominated both ends of the court last Friday, rolling past the Rudyard Lady Bulldogs in EUP Conference play 49-16.

House Fire in Trout Lake, Investigation Ongoing
The home where the fire started was a total loss, but fortunately, all three occupants and their two dogs were able to safely escape.

Obituaries for the week of 12/11/2024
Catherine H. Monteith July 22, 1952 – December 1, 2024 Catherine Helen Monteith, 72 of Gould City passed away peacefully at her home on December 1, 2024. Catherine was born on July 22, 1952, to...