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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.
TAS to offer referee training
By Sterling McGinn Anyone who frequents high school athletic events knows that there is a...
Arson in Paradise; man arrested
By Pete Wurdock One man is in custody following a string of suspicious fires in and around...
Veterans honored at annual dinner
By Sterling McGinn Two community service awards were presented to Peter Rahilly and to the family...
Village trees coming down this fall
By Sterling McGinn The Newberry Village Council voted at their October 17 meeting to move ahead...
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Michigan DNR showcases wide variety of careers
The Michigan DNR has started a growing collection of videos, compiled in the Michigan DNR Careers playlist on YouTube showcasing a wide variety of careers.
Graffiti popping up around town
Homes and businesses in Newberry have recently been targeted by vandals tagging buildings and vehicles with words or images.
Farewell to the Toonerville Trolley and Riverboat Tour
The business was an icon of the Tahquamenon region for nearly a century. But, as I was often told as a child, all good things come to an end at some point.
Junior Varsity Indians football earn bragging rights
Engadine pulled out all the stops last Thursday night, creating a varsity-like event and atmosphere for the JV football teams from Newberry and Engadine.
Obituaries for the week of 09/11/2024
Harry B. Purdy June 1, 1933 – September 9, 2024 Harry B. Purdy, 91, of Newberry, died Monday morning, September 9, 2024 at Golden Leaves Living Center in Newberry. Born June 1, 1933 in Newberry, son...
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore contributes to local economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 910,939 visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 2023 spent $45,770,000 in communities near the park.
Council votes to limit vacation rentals
Recognizing a significant housing crisis in the Upper Peninsula and in Newberry, the Newberry Village Council voted at their August regular meeting to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation and number of short-term rental properties in the village limits.
Newberry and Engadine set for JV showdown
Newberry and Engadine will renew their rivalry on the football field this week, when the junior varsity teams from both schools will meet up in a special showcase exhibition.
Gear Up Gala: Empowering Manistique Students
Gear Up Gala, a teachers vision to provide essential supplies, clothing, and haircuts to local students.
Gibson Clinic will temporarily move
Starting October 14, 2024, construction will begin on the clinic’s existing facility. During this period, the clinic will be temporarily relocated to mobile units to ensure the continuity of care.
Obituaries for the week of 09/04/2024
Kristen Jean Terrian January 7, 1985 – August 2, 2024 Kristen Jean Terrian, 39, of Gulliver, Michigan, passed away on August 2nd, 2024. Kristen was born in Manistique on January 7th, 1985. Kristen...
Where are they now? Missy (Trinka) Pedzich
Next in our series, the Newberry News catches up with Missy (Trinka) Pedzich, a 1997 graduate of Newberry High School. Here’s what she’s doing now. Please remind me of your parents’ full names and...
New MSU research shows gardening improves mental and social well-being
Newly published research demonstrates that participating in community gardening bolsters mental and social well-being through caring for plants, connecting to nature and feeling a sense of accomplishment.











