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Village delays zoning vote
The Newberry Village Council tabled the decision on adopting zoning ordinances for a couple of months to allow citizens more time to review the matter.

Newberry honors the late Terry Stark
For several decades, Stark served the people of Luce County as a first responder. He was a member of the Newberry Fire Department for 15 years and was a member and rescue chief of the Luce County Ambulance Corps and also served as a board trustee.

Split in United Methodist changes several local churches
Several local Methodist Churches have disaffiliated themselves with the United Methodist Conference to become nondenominational or join a new denomination of Methodists known as Global.
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Obituaries for the week of 11/29/2023
Obituaries for the week of 11/29/2023

Curtis 4-H Civic Club use hands for larger service
Plans for the spring and summer will be to finish the painting the bleachers at the ball field, forage for edible wild plants, plant and maintain the 4-H garden and participate in and help other civic and community projects and programs.

Newberry students compete in High School Bowl
Newberry played Republic-Michigamme in a preliminary round of High School Bowl and was defeated by a score of 100-120.

Local players given post-season awards
Varsity players were recognized for taking the Indians to the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season, one of the longest streaks in school history.

Obituaries for the week of 11/22/2023
Tracie Lyn Bennett September 2, 1961 – November 14, 2023 Tracie Lyn Bennett, 62, of McMillan, died Tuesday morning November 14, 2023 at her residence in the presence of her loving family and the...

County Road 407 now open
After months of being closed due to construction, the Luce County Road Commission has announced that Luce County Road 407 between the Alger County Line easterly to Country Road 410 West is now open to traffic.

Youth in the Outdoors survey & weekly prize drawings
Starting November 13, students 18 years old and under can complete a Youth in the Outdoors Survey to the Newberry DNR Customer Service Center to be entered into a weekly prize drawing through January 12.

Holiday Gala will kickstart your Christmas cheer
On Saturday, November 25th the Erickson Center for the Arts (ECA) will be having the “Holiday Gala: Deck the Walls”.

Luce County 4-H Shooting Sports Club participants receive state ranking
Throughout the last year, over 25 local youth have participated in the Luce County 4-H Shooting Sports Club. These youth have developed skills in archery and BB guns, including safety and fundamental skill building.

Local services showcased at Resource Fair
Many of the resources and helpful community organizations that are available in Luce County were highlighted at the Luce County Resource Fair.

From the press box: This one is for the fans
I’m not sure we have ever seen a group like this one, or if there will ever be another group quite like them. This year’s Lady Indians Volleyball team is certainly one for the ages.

Obituaries for the week of 11/15/2023
William Allan Lamb February 21, 1983 – October 21, 2023 With deepest sorrow, we announce that, William Allan Lamb age 40, our beloved son, brother, father, family member, and friend was taken...