
The kids who bring the world to town
Claudio Bistolfi, 17, swapped the bustling streets of Milan, Italy, for the quiet town of Newberry last August.

Luce County Sheriff fills vacant position with familiar name
Zachariah Kitzman put on a Luce County Sheriff Department uniform for the first time last week, having recently been hired to fill the department’s vacant position. It had been empty for about eight months.
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Local Memorial Day ceremonies
American Legion posts of Newberry, Engadine and Hulbert have announced plans for local Memorial Day ceremonies to be held Monday, May 30.

Third grade releases salmon in Tahquamenon River
Ann McFadden’s third grade class released 78 five-inch chinook salmon smolts and one chinook salmon runt into the brown waters of the Tahquamenon River on Friday, May 14.

Pentland discusses possible fireworks display permit
Pentland Township has raised concerns about the legality and liability of the event and the possibility that a permit will be required.

TAS Board approves early start for 2022/2023 school year
The board discussed and unanimously approved an early start to the 2022/2023 school year, which will begin on Monday, August 29.

HNJH invites public to Eckerman clinic ribbon cutting
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital, is hosting a ribbon-cutting and grand opening at the Eckerman Health Clinic new clinic building on May 19, 2022.

Burke named Correctional Officer of the Year
David Burke, Sr., was selected as Newberry Correctional Facility’s 2022 Correctional Officer of the Year.

And idea from the Big Easy
Sometimes when I am out wandering the world, I think: What could Newberry do to be more attractive?

Getting to know you: Anthony Kitzman
Longtime Newberry resident Anthony Kitzman is a familiar face in the Newberry community. He is always ready to assist and lend a helping hand in his hometown.
Sports

NHS girls softball battling injuries and gaining experience
The Indians are dealing with some injuries, giving other players a chance at significantly more playing time. This gives them the opportunity to gain experience.

Newberry track team strong in their fields
Newberry sophomore Kaylen Clark bounced back in convincing fashion here Saturday by winning two races in the first Manistique Emerald Invitational track meet.

Chris Nance is headed into the hall of fame
Saturday, May 14, will be a special day for Chris Nance, who broke multiple records and lit up scoreboards during her time at NHS and in college with LSSU.
Outdoors

DNR pledges 50 million trees by 2030, invites residents to help ‘plant it forward’
The DNR is encouraging people to grab a shovel and a tree and join in planting 50 million trees by 2030 as part of the 1T.org Trillion Trees campaign.

Pine Stump hosting trout fishing contest
The Pine Stump Cook Shack and Saloon Style Drinkery will be sponsoring and hosting their second annual trout fishing tournament starting April 30.

Spring turkey hunting is almost here
It’s a time to dust off your turkey calls and decoys to go listen for early morning gobbles, and maybe see a tom strutting.