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Meet the new cubs at Oswald’s Bear Ranch
By Carol Stiffler Dean and Jewel Oswald, perhaps Newberry’s most famous local celebrities, have...
Introducing Peninsula Pointe Dance Studio
By Carol Stiffler The Sanders family was recently at a crossroads. The homeschool family has...
Tim Callahan: Newberry’s ‘Field Research’ artist
By Carol Stiffler In May 2023, Tim Callahan renewed his subscription to The Newberry News. He...
Saving Columbus Township, clerk appointed
By Sterling McGinn The Columbus Township Board may be saved from state intervention after several...
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Obituaries for the week of 3/19/2025
Yvonne Eva Feneley March 3, 1943 – March 12, 2025 Yvonne Eva Feneley, 82, of Engadine, died Wednesday evening March 12, 2025 at Golden Leaves Living Center in Newberry. Yvonne was born March 3,...
Making my way to the Vermilion Point cranberries
Some of the best places in the U.P. of Michigan are all off the beaten path and hard to reach.
Farewell, Dr. Dake
We lost our gentle contributing writer, Dr. Paul Dake, last week. He’s answered his last Dr., Why? question, and after his death on Wednesday, March 5, he finally rests.
‘Yooper Castaway Crew’ of Scouts goes to Florida
Sixteen EUP Scouts — who called themselves the “Yooper Castaway Crew” — headed to Sea Base near Key West, Florida.
First cougar cubs verified in Michigan in more than a century
For the first time in more than a century, cougar cubs have been confirmed to be living in the wilds of Michigan.
One school, One Book: It’s reading month
The entire K-6 student body gathered for an assembly on March 3 when the “One School, One Book” initiative was announced at Tahquamenon Area Schools.
Obituaries for the week of 3/12/2025
Wilow Eve Cripe February 23, 2025 – March 2, 2025 Baby Wilow Eve Cripe, born Sunday, February 23, 2025, was taken too soon from this world on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette...
Managing walleye on Big Manistique Lake
There are plenty of walleye in the lake, according to fisheries biologists with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
100th anniversary of Newberry Ave. fire
On March 2, 1925, part of Newberry’s business district was devastated by one of the most disastrous fires in Luce County history.
What’s caused a plunge in school spirit?
Although the restrictions from the pandemic have finally subsided, students at Engadine are still battling with the effects the lockdown had on them.
New walkway will help everyone get to Agate Beach
This project finally came together in January 2025 when the Burt Township Board approved the purchase of a portable, rollout access pathway.
Obituaries for the week of 3/5/2025
Raymond W. Gibbons December 10, 1951 – March 1, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond (Ray) W. Gibbons, 73, of Curtis, Michigan. Ray was born on December 10, 1951 in...
Girls district tournament tips off tonight
Girls basketball teams start their postseason tournaments tonight, and a local rivalry will highlight semifinal action on opening night.
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