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A smaller council

By Sterling McGinn The village of Newberry will soon be represented by four council trustees and a...

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What a wonderful world

What a wonderful world

Newberry native and recent high school graduate Sophia Johnson recently finished a month abroad with the international travel band from Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. This is her story.

Obituaries for the week of 07/31/2024

Obituaries for the week of 07/31/2024

David F. Hunter June 5, 1941 – July 18, 2024 David F. Hunter, 83, of Brighton, Michigan, passed away on July 18, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Born on June 5, 1941, to Glen and Alberta...

Portage Township will have a new supervisor

Portage Township will have a new supervisor

By Carol Stiffler Current Portage Township Supervisor Don Reed isn’t running for re-election this fall, opting instead to retire after completing his single term on the board. “I’m going to be 67...

Newberry’s extraordinary women

Newberry’s extraordinary women

Two Newberry women are featured as part of the Extraordinary Women exhibit displayed this spring and summer at the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University.

Luce County building parking reopens

Luce County building parking reopens

The majority of the Luce County Government Building parking lot has been reopened to traffic following a temporary closure due to stability issues, though a small portion remains barricaded until repair work is done.

Strength training is lifting the Indians

Strength training is lifting the Indians

The Indians have formed a new partnership with personal trainer Aaron Donovan, who owns and operates Big Lake Strength and Fitness, a small facility in Curtis that is known for changing lives.

Obituaries for the week of 07/24/2024

Obituaries for the week of 07/24/2024

Joseph F. Kolder January 9, 1934 — July 21, 2024 Our beloved husband and father, Joseph F. Kolder, went home to be with his Lord on July 21, 2024. Joe was born and raised in Flint, MI. He and his...

Newberry loses two civic leaders

Newberry loses two civic leaders

Wednesday, July 10 was a day of loss for Luce County as two leaders and outstanding citizens, Robert Cameron and Kevin Erickson, died following long illnesses.

Newberry Country Club fully open

Newberry Country Club fully open

Less than a month after a major storm ripped through the Newberry Country Club, club owner Lance Byrns has announced that all 18 holes are now playable and the course is fully reopened.