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Luce County’s sanctuary status
When Luce County became a sanctuary county, no declaration was made. That’s because there is no record of any county effort to reach sanctuary status.

Newberry loses two civic leaders
Wednesday, July 10 was a day of loss for Luce County as two leaders and outstanding citizens, Robert Cameron and Kevin Erickson, died following long illnesses.

Luce County youth had lowest voter turnout in Michigan in 2022
While Michigan led the nation in 2022 in voter turnout for citizens aged 18-29, data shows that nearly 60% of active registered voters in that age group did not cast a ballot in the midterm election.
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Newberry’s real-deal Rosie the Riveter turns 100
Newberry has its own WWII Rosie the Riveter, and her name is actually Rose.

Indians win by a hair
The outcome of the Upper Peninsula Division 3 boys’ track and field Finals boiled down to the last race as Newberry held off St. Ignace 96-92 for its first championship in eight years when it was competing in D-2.

Obituaries for the week of 06/05/2024
Marion M. Sharp November 6, 1929 – May 30, 2024 Longtime Newberry resident, Marion Marcelline Sharp, 94, died Thursday morning May 30, 2024 at McKinley Manor Assisted Living in Sault Ste. Marie in...

Tell me a duck stamp story
Try to visit the Erickson Center for the Arts to view the top 20 duck stamp entries from last year’s competition. They’re on display until June 12.

Luce EMS seeking millage increase
The Luce County Board of Commissioners approved a request to place a millage increase on the November 5 ballot supporting the Luce County Ambulance Service.

Hey kids! Want to go to football camp?
The Newberry High School Football program is hosting its annual Youth Football Camp at the football field June 3-5 after school.

Obituaries for the week of 05/29/2024
Margaret Naomi Burton February 12, 1938 – May 21, 2024 Longtime Newberry resident, Margaret Naomi Burton, 86, died Tuesday morning, May 21, 2024 at her residence in the presence of her loving family...

2024 Local Memorial Day ceremonies
Local American Legion Posts have announced plans for annual Memorial Day ceremonies to take place on Monday, May 27.

Introducing Doughty’s HVAC
The Luce County area now has a new licensed and insured heating, ventilating and air conditioning business.

Remembering those who gave all for America
Remember the sacrifices of all who died while serving this country. Many did not have the opportunity to get married, have children, have grandchildren, or start careers.

Middle school golf rules the Newberry Country Club
The Newberry Middle School (NMS) boys golf team has been dominating, going undefeated for nearly two full seasons.

Henagan podcast goes public
The first three episodes of the Detroit Free Press podcast called “Where Secrets Go to Die”, an in-depth investigation into the 2008 murder of Derrick Henagan, has been released.