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Managing walleye on Big Manistique Lake
There are plenty of walleye in the lake, according to fisheries biologists with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
New life for the Old Bank building
By Sterling McGinn Newberry residents have probably noticed some activity in and around Newberry’s...
Gravelle to take over as Luce County Sheriff
Undersheriff Eric Gravelle will be the new Luce County Sheriff effective January 1, 2023. The...
Shaping lives one page at a time
By Pete Wurdock The world is full of inspiring teachers and all of them have their own unique...
Deer Harvest Summary shows whitetail harvest
By Carol Stiffler Hunters in Michigan who have been concerned about deer population figures now...
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Obituaries for the week of 03/27/2024
Alan Eugene Bitely April 24, 1947 – March 21, 2024 Alan Eugene Bitely, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and pillar of the Curtis, MI community, passed away peacefully on the morning...
Newberry News named Newspaper of the Year again
For the second year in a row, The Newberry News was named Newspaper of the Year in the Weekly Class D category.
Covering them in prayer quilts
The quilts are made by request. Patterns and fabrics take on their own theme in her work, always in step with the person who will receive her gift.
Columbus TWP facing an uncertain future
The five-member board, which governs the township of approximately 169 citizens, will have four vacant seats following the November election.
Clearing the hurdles for a new track
Minor work and upgrades to the track have begun, and other projects like crack sealing and painting are planned for this spring and summer. But the biggest improvements are still being evaluated.
Obituaries for the week of 03/20/2024
Paul Gregory Williams July 28, 1937 – March 13, 2024 Longtime Engadine resident, Paul Gregory Williams, 86, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his residence. Born July 28, 1937 in Newberry, son of...
Seats filling on dam authority board
More than 50 lake residents and other concerned citizens filled the Luce County Courtroom to hear the future of regulations and possible lake levels in a number of lakes within Luce and Mackinac Counties.
Can your DNA help solve this mystery?
When hunters stumbled upon the long-dead body of a man in the woods of Luce County in 1987, they couldn’t have known they were stepping into the middle of a mystery.
Getting to know you: Mikal Doke
As if that weren’t enough, Doke has spent the last two years learning the ins and outs of the Luce-West Mackinac County Fair, which has seen a dramatic drop in attendance in the last couple decades.
Newberry track teams to host Burger Bash
The Newberry Boys and Girls Varsity Track teams will be hosting a Burger Bash fundraiser to help raise funds for several needed items as they continue to prepare for their upcoming competitions.
Obituaries for the week of 03/13/2024
Michael R. Sawyer November 2, 1992 – March 6, 2024 Lifelong Engadine resident, Michael Robert Sawyer, 31, died Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024 at his residence in Gould City. Born November 2, 1992...
Irish history and humor for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick on March 17, 461. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for more than 1,000 years.
Help Greg Moore come home
Moore, a real estate agent, husband, father, track coach, and Engadine School Board member from Curtis, was running an errand that day when the unthinkable happened.
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