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Portage Township paving projects might start this week
By Carol Stiffler Roadwork may begin as early as this week in Portage Township if road...
Council hears concerns about garbage contract
By Sterling McGinn Newberry residents brought concerns about the village’s new trash hauling...
Meet the Doughtys: Timber Charlie’s new owners
By Sterling McGinn Timber Charlie’s Restaurant has been a pillar of downtown Newberry for 33...
Anger grows over trash rule
By Carol Stiffler This June, residents of the village of Newberry will say goodbye to the...
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Obituaries for the week of 04/10/2024
Thomas L. Gendron July 21, 1948 – March 31, 2024 Lifelong area resident, Thomas Lewis Gendron, 75, died Sunday afternoon March 31, 2024 at Golden Leaves Living Center in Newberry. Born July 21, 1948...
Local pug Lola running for second term as Bluegrass Pugfest queen
Lola reigned supreme at last year’s Bluegrass Pugfest Queen, and she’s going for the title again!
TAS approves rebidding for Phase II renovation project
The first set of bids, which were due February 1, for the remainder of the school bond project were approximately $2.8 million over budget. The board voted on February 13 to reject them.
Prepare for the summer library closure
The Library will close to the public on May 10. All TASPL material needs to be returned before May 10.
Jeanine Stephenson retires from courthouse
One of Luce County’s longtime and dedicated employees has officially retired after 42 years of service.
Baseball hits the beach for spring training
With wintery weather returning just in time for spring break, the Newberry varsity baseball team headed south, looking for warmer temps, sunshine, and clear fields to prepare for the upcoming 2024 season.
Obituaries for the week of 04/03/2024
Elaine Judy Berry September 19, 1953 – March 20, 2024 Longtime Newberry resident, Elaine Judy Berry, 70, recently of Cadillac, died Wednesday morning March 20, 2024 at her daughter, Jennifer Reed,...
Softball gets ready to shine
Longtime Newberry softball Coach Bruce Dake has seen his fair share of preseason sessions, but he’s never seen a preseason quite like this.
Tahquamenon Sportsmen’s Club to dissolve
During its tenure, membership helped live trap deer with the Department of Natural Resources, planted trees and wild rice, and provided supplemental feeding for whitetail deer herds.
Yooper Youth wants to enhance Knierim Park
Though the village has Atlas Park on the east side of town, and Sherman Park on the corner of West Truman and Washington Boulevard, Yooper Youth wants to create an additional area for youth and adults.
Life is short; Sugar Heaven makes it sweet
If Sarah Sumbera had to pick a theme song for her life right now, it would be easy: the classic Def Leppard hit “Pour Some Sugar on Me.”
Whitefish’s Gross named AD of the Year
Vince Gross, superintendent and athletic director at Whitefish Township Community School has been voted the 2024 Northern Lights League (NLL) Athletic Director of the Year.
Obituaries for the week of 03/27/2024
Alan Eugene Bitely April 24, 1947 – March 21, 2024 Alan Eugene Bitely, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and pillar of the Curtis, MI community, passed away peacefully on the morning...
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