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Managing cormorants on the Big Manistique Lake
“We’re acting on it as quickly and effectively as we can to manage that colony at a level that is biologically acceptable.”
Census data made public 72 years later
By Carol Stiffler Genealogists and historians are delighted to plow through the enumeration data...
New cannabis cash payouts
By Brice Burge The Michigan Department of Treasury announced that $42.2 million will be...
Newberry golf course is for sale
By Carol Stiffler After eight years of ownership at the Newberry Country Club, Lance Byrns has...
McMillan man dies in house fire
By Carol Stiffler A McMillan man is dead after a devastating fire early in the morning on...
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Obituaries for the week of 11/01/2023
Robert John Williams April 25, 1945 – October 1, 2023 Robert John “Bob” Williams passed away on October 1, 2023. It should surprise no one who knew Bob that he passed so soon after his wife,...
Local Halloween events
There are plenty of things to do with the kids this Halloween! Here’s a list of things to do around the area this Halloween.
Newberry Fire Department receives new extrication tools
Through a generous donation and funds from the Newberry Fire Department budget, the department has a new set of extrication tools, more commonly known as the “jaws of life.”
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.











