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Newberry Country Club badly damaged by wind
By Carol Stiffler Straight-line winds blew into the Newberry area on Saturday afternoon, running...
Independence Day event schedule
By Sterling McGinn Happy birthday, America! Flags, parades and fireworks will soon be in abundance...
Winning on Wheel of Fortune
By Carol Stiffler Is David Livermore the happiest man to ever compete on Wheel of Fortune? Maybe....
Logging Museum gets ‘Big Wheels’
By Sterling McGinn You can’t miss a set of logging wheels, more commonly known as “Big Wheels.”...
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TAS playground faces closure amid safety concerns and vandalism
Safety concerns and vandalism at Tahquamenon Area Schools playground may lead to after-hours closure.
Indians sweep St. Ignace for homecoming
The Newberry JV and varsity football teams gave a large homecoming crowd plenty to cheer about on Saturday afternoon, with both teams picking up strong wins over the St. Ignace Saints. The JV took a...
Michigan warns waterfowl hunters of bird flu presence in wildlife
Hunters are advised to take safety measures such as wearing gloves during game processing, disinfecting equipment, and cooking meat thoroughly.
Obituaries for the week of 9/24/2025
William R. Nesbit August 27, 1940 – August 8, 2025 Longtime Newberry resident, William Robert Nesbit, 84, died Friday morning August 8, 2025 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron...
Discover the charm of our local hidden gem bakeries
The E.U.P. is home to a variety of small, local bakeries that offer a range of baked goods, from sourdough bread to gourmet brownies.
Newberry firefighters conduct realistic training exercise
Newberry firefighters participate in realistic fire attack training offered by Oakland Community College, enhancing their search and rescue skills.
Columbus Township Hall sign restored
Columbus Township took another important step toward McMillan’s revitalized future with the installation of the freshly restored and re-painted Township Hall sign.
TAS students honored for their help after bus accident
A middle school and a high school student from Newberry are being praised for their actions after a bus accident last Thursday.
It’s homecoming week in Newberry
Students at Newberry High School are celebrating Spirit Week and their annual fall homecoming with activities leading up to the Varsity football game on Saturday night.
Engadine boys claim victory at Manistique Invitational
The Engadine boys’ cross-country team won the Manistique Invitational with 48 points.
Obituaries for the week of 9/17/2025
Barry W. Adams December 27, 1939 – September 11, 2025 Barry Wallace Adams, 85, of Naubinway, died Thursday morning September 11, 2025 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and the...
Postal service struggles impact Newberry News delivery times
The Newberry News reliably delivers its papers to the post office each Wednesday, but once they enter the USPS system, its delivery is completely on them.
The evolution of Newberry’s orange water tower
If you are traveling north-bound on M-123 descending down the hill toward Newberry, a bright orange landmark immediately catches your eye. But it hasn’t always featured orange and black.









