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Historic Toonerville Trolley seeks new home in Skandia
The Toonerville Trolley was an icon of the Tahquamenon country—transporting sightseers and locals...
Luce County selected for bike trail pilot program
By Sterling McGinn The idea of a paved bike trial leading north from Newberry had interested...
Luce County Sheriff’s plan for Village policing moves forward
By Carol Stiffler Plans to obtain a part-time deputy to patrol the Village of Newberry are moving...
Newberry firefighters conduct realistic training exercise
By Sterling McGinn and Peter Rahilly Firefighters from several townships in Michigan participated...
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Readers give reporters strength to go on
Quality reporting is sustained by readers who value it, and journalists find the strength to keep reporting the news because of the public’s trust in them.
Department of Corrections releases annual Dogs of the MDOC Calendar
Since 2009, the department has partnered with local animal shelters to provide basic obedience training for more than 3,000 dogs.
Obelisk removed from indigenous burial site at Brady Park
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has removed the Obelisk monument from Brady Park after determining the structure was placed more than 50 years ago on an Indigenous burial ground.
Obituaries for the week of 11/26/2025
Leroy McCormick February 2, 1950 – November 18, 2025 Leroy Allen McCormick, age 75 of Marquette, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud U.S. Army veteran, passed away peacefully on...
Historic Lutheran Church to hold final worship service in December
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is closing its building and selling the property, but the ministry continues.
Newberry advances to High School Bowl second round
Newberry advances to the second round of WNMU-TV’s High School Bowl tournament, defeating Bark River-Harris.
MSP warns holiday season brings surge in scams
The Michigan State Police shares tips to help residents avoid holiday scams.
DNR seeks youth input on outdoor activities
Area youth: The Newberry Department of Natural Resources (DNR) office is launching the fourth survey to learn what youth enjoy outdoors and how the DNR can help.
Dan Hardenbrook appointed NHS athletic director
The Newberry High School (NHS) Athletic Department has a new director, and he’ll be very familiar to readers of the Newberry News.
TAS board approves new hires and smartboard purchase
New hires and smartboards coming to Tahquamenon Area Schools and the maintenance department will fix the holes in the roof of the old 1927 high school.
Obituaries for the week of 11/19/2025
Brent Geske May 19, 1951 – November 10, 2025 Brent Geske, 74, of Naubinway, died Monday, November 10, 2025 at McLaren-Macomb in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Born May 19, 1951 in Sault Ste. Marie, son of...
ECS opts out of state grant, approves split tax levy for savings
The Board of Education received a strong financial report, rejected a controversial state grant program, and advanced several academic initiatives.
Newberry’s Lewicki named U.P.’s top defensive player
Newberry senior Garrett Lewicki has been selected as the U.P.’s Defensive Player of the Year, in one of the closest votes of this year’s All-U.P. football picks.
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