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Independence Day event schedule
Happy birthday, America! Flags, parades and fireworks will soon be in abundance celebrating the birth of the United States. The local communities of Newberry, Curtis, Hulbert, Naubinway, Paradise, and Grand Marais have announced celebration plans.
Meet the new cubs at Oswald’s Bear Ranch
Three new bear cubs have been brought in to Oswald’s Bear Ranch. Dean Oswald says there are now 50 bears at the ranch, and he bottle fed 47 of them as cubs.
Introducing Peninsula Pointe Dance Studio
Dance instructor Kimberly Sanders, mother to Joslyn, 9, and Raelyn, 3, said they tested the waters to gauge local interest.
Tim Callahan: Newberry’s ‘Field Research’ artist
His artwork has also been spotted on envelopes at the Newberry Post Office, and the Village of Newberry has received dozens of artsy mailings from Callahan in the three years since he moved here.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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2024 Local Memorial Day ceremonies
Local American Legion Posts have announced plans for annual Memorial Day ceremonies to take place on Monday, May 27.
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Introducing Doughty’s HVAC
The Luce County area now has a new licensed and insured heating, ventilating and air conditioning business.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Helen Newberry Joy Hospital announces renovations
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center (HNJH) announces major renovations of its Surgical Services Department.
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Introducing the Quarterback Club
The Newberry Football Quarterback Club, an organization that will support to local football athletes and teams, hoping to create new legacies on the gridiron.
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Come to Curtis Library’s Grand Opening
Curtis Public Library will host a two-day Grand Opening celebration Wednesday and Thursday, May 22 and 23. Michigan State Librarian, Randy Riley, is coming as guest of honor.
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Wildlife Friday Woodcock Walk
What is that noise in the dark? Could it be an American Woodcock? Or a Snipe winnowing? Or maybe a Whip-poor-will?
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Obituaries for the week of 05/15/2024
Edward Alan Auge March 8, 1949 – May 7, 2024 Longtime McMillan resident, Edward Alan Auge, 75, died Tuesday morning May 7, 2024 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and the care of...