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Newberry adopts zoning ordinance draft
For the first time in its’ history, the Village of Newberry will have zoning ordinances when they become implemented in December of 2025.
Under Michigan’s Milky Way
By Carol Stiffler While you were sleeping Monday night, Shelly Franklin was wide awake. With an...
The U.P. is abuzz
By Evan Deutsch …With bees. All types of them. In fact, Michigan is home to 465 different species...
Germfask’s Danish troll
By Carol Stiffler An international event is about to take place in Germfask. Levi and Durea Brady,...
Here lies Riley Fuller
By Sterling McGinn The small and peaceful West Lakefield Cemetery is the final resting place for a...
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Sports Chat with Anthony Kitzman
A major facelift is coming to the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium with newly remodeled floor and playing surface. Newberry AD Anthony Kitzman also discusses how the upcoming budget cuts to the athletic department budget will affect the upcoming sports seasons.
Luce Order of Eastern Star has dissolved
After 117 years, Luce Chapter 364 Order of Eastern Star was faced with the same shortage of members and lack of participation. They surrendered their charter on June 17, 2024.
Night dreams and daydreams of trout streams
Wouldn’t it be great if we could program our dreams before we fell asleep? I’d select a dream of trout fishing on a small stream.
Obituaries for the week of 07/10/2024
Ann (Davis) Long September 8, 1951 – July 3, 2024 Margaret Ann Long, nee Davis, formerly of Lakefield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the age of 72. She was born in Newberry...
407/410 project not selected for RAISE funding
The Luce County Road Commission was unsuccessful in its bid to procure one of the 2024 Competitive RAISE grant to continue improvement of County Road 407 and County Road 410W.
Village okays fire millage proposal
Village residents will be asked on the November 2024 ballot to approve an additional fire millage for the Newberry Fire Department (NFD).
SOS: Save our sports
This is much larger than athletics, because we are driving students away with no plan to keep them here or bring back those that have jumped off the sinking ship.
Hulbert’s Tahquamenon Hotel under new ownership
Situated in downtown Hulbert is a building constructed 105 years ago. Now known as Tahquamenon Bed and Breakfast, the business is under new ownership.
Obituaries for the week of 07/03/2024
Jeffrey Allan Wolfrum July 5, 1950 – June 28, 2024 Jeffrey Allan Wolfrum, 73, of Naubinway, died Friday afternoon, June 28, 2024 at Golden Leaves Living Center in the presence of his loving wife,...
Tahquamenon Area Schools approves 2024-2025 budget
The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 budget at a special school board meeting on Thursday, June 27. The approved budget increased spending in school administration...
Historic photo show returns on the 4th
This year it will be held again in the American Legion in Newberry. The Legion has air conditioning, along with considerable space for the displays.
Germfask celebrates Gene Smith’s 100th birthday
A third area resident has hit their century mark—this time a World War II veteran and longtime Germfask community member Albert “Gene” Smith.
141 years of Foster’s Hardware
Businesses have come and gone since Newberry was founded in 1883, but one in particular has stood the test of time. Foster’s Ace Hardware, a staple in the local community, is celebrating 141 years in business.











