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Long Winters North is set in Newberry
For the second time in almost eight years, Newberry is the setting for a thriller novel.

Depew released from Mary Free Bed
His accident was the third horrific and life-changing event in a few short months; two other local men had accidents of their own and received spinal cord injuries.

Can winter be saved?
At long last, here’s some wintery weather. Enough inches of snow cover some areas that sledding is possible, and snow plows have emerged from hibernation.
It’s a welcome relief.
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Newberry girls take second at U.P. Finals
By John Vrancic For the Newberry News FLAT ROCK — The Newberry girls were in contention, but couldn’t quite land the biggest prize in the Upper Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals here...
Obituaries for the week of 10/25/2023
Judith Ann Lehr December 31, 1941 – October 13, 2023 Judith Ann Lehr, 81, of Monroe, passed away Friday morning October 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren and loved ones....

Newberry Post forms American Legion Riders Chapter 74
The Hugh Allan MacInnes American Legion Post 74 of Newberry will soon be home to a chapter of the American Legion Riders (ALR).

Luce County Animal Shelter hosting an open house
The Luce County Animal Shelter is hosting an open house on Saturday, October 21 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Engadine clinches winning record
Regardless of what happens in this week’s season finale, Engadine will be on the plus side of the win column following another dominant win last week.

Lady Indians win cross country conference title
An incredible season full of record-breaking runs culminated in an EUP Conference Championship for the Newberry Lady Indians on Monday.
Obituaries for the week of 10/18/2023
Ruth Mary Foote June 22, 1925 – October 4, 2023 Ruth Mary Foote, a woman who devoted her life to the Lord, passed away on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, in Petoskey, Michigan surrounded by friends...

Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum receives grant
The Michigan Arts and Culture Council in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts announced it would be generously awarding the Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubinway.

Peter Rahilly Fire Station #1 officially dedicated
Over 50 friends, family members and members of the community gathered in the newly renamed Peter Rahilly Fire Station #1 in Newberry for its official dedication ceremony.

From the press box – Eagles bag four in a row
Nearly four full years. Almost 1,500 days. That’s how long it’s been since an Engadine Eagles football team enjoyed a winning record…until now.
Obituaries for the week of 10/11/2023
Edward J. Swartz Jr. October 28, 1945 – October 4, 2023 Edward John Swartz Jr., 77, of McMillan, died Wednesday evening, October 4, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Born October 28, 1945 in...

The magnificent forest gets undressed
By Bill Cook The annual color change makes autumn the favorite season for many. While gorgeous, it’s part of a much longer physiological and ecological process of tree survival during a harsh...