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Pine Stump’s newest employee has wheels
By Pete Wurdock There’s a new employee at Pine Stump Drink Shack and Cookery. Their name is. ....
Luce alters CR 407 paving plan
By Sterling McGinn Nearly 20 members of the public, along with the Luce County Road Commission...
Fifty-five years as Newberry’s barber
By Sterling McGinn Newberry native and barber Bob Clark has been cutting hair in Newberry for 55...
WP Beverages takes over Newberry Bottling
By Sterling McGinn A longstanding and family-operated Newberry business has switched hands...
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Census work sparks fast-moving rumors
When a U.S. Census Bureau worker was on the ground in Curtis recently, word of what he may be doing spread like wildfire.
Curtis 4-H summer programming highlights
The youth learn about local businesses and organizations where people can volunteer time. All the youth attending summer school enjoyed a field trip to Mary’s Garden.
Engadine boys XC takes second at Superior Central
The Engadine boys were very much in contention at the Superior Central Invitational on Saturday, finishing runner-up to Stephenson at the meet.
Obituaries for the week of 09/18/2024
Clara Alice Schroeder March 2, 1929 – September 1, 2024 Clara Alice Schroeder, age 95, left her earthly home on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Barbara, in Missouri with...
Make way for harvesters
Taking up a whole lane and the adjacent shoulder of the road, Walther’s harvesters can travel a maximum of 26 miles per hour.
Michigan DNR showcases wide variety of careers
The Michigan DNR has started a growing collection of videos, compiled in the Michigan DNR Careers playlist on YouTube showcasing a wide variety of careers.
Graffiti popping up around town
Homes and businesses in Newberry have recently been targeted by vandals tagging buildings and vehicles with words or images.
Farewell to the Toonerville Trolley and Riverboat Tour
The business was an icon of the Tahquamenon region for nearly a century. But, as I was often told as a child, all good things come to an end at some point.
Junior Varsity Indians football earn bragging rights
Engadine pulled out all the stops last Thursday night, creating a varsity-like event and atmosphere for the JV football teams from Newberry and Engadine.
Obituaries for the week of 09/11/2024
Harry B. Purdy June 1, 1933 – September 9, 2024 Harry B. Purdy, 91, of Newberry, died Monday morning, September 9, 2024 at Golden Leaves Living Center in Newberry. Born June 1, 1933 in Newberry, son...
Introducing Helen Johnson – New HNJH CEO
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH) has a new CEO, and she’s got just the right name for the job: Helen.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore contributes to local economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 910,939 visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 2023 spent $45,770,000 in communities near the park.
Council votes to limit vacation rentals
Recognizing a significant housing crisis in the Upper Peninsula and in Newberry, the Newberry Village Council voted at their August regular meeting to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation and number of short-term rental properties in the village limits.









