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Luce County Sheriff fills vacant position with familiar name
By Carol Stiffler Zachariah Kitzman put on a Luce County Sheriff Department uniform for the first...
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...
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Obituaries for the week of 06/05/2024
Marion M. Sharp November 6, 1929 – May 30, 2024 Longtime Newberry resident, Marion Marcelline Sharp, 94, died Thursday morning May 30, 2024 at McKinley Manor Assisted Living in Sault Ste. Marie in...
Introducing the new, old Curtis Public Library
The Curtis Public Library celebrated a grand opening last week, proudly announcing that it had become Michigan’s 397th standalone library.
Tell me a duck stamp story
Try to visit the Erickson Center for the Arts to view the top 20 duck stamp entries from last year’s competition. They’re on display until June 12.
Luce EMS seeking millage increase
The Luce County Board of Commissioners approved a request to place a millage increase on the November 5 ballot supporting the Luce County Ambulance Service.
Hey kids! Want to go to football camp?
The Newberry High School Football program is hosting its annual Youth Football Camp at the football field June 3-5 after school.
Obituaries for the week of 05/29/2024
Margaret Naomi Burton February 12, 1938 – May 21, 2024 Longtime Newberry resident, Margaret Naomi Burton, 86, died Tuesday morning, May 21, 2024 at her residence in the presence of her loving family...
New hires for Tahquamenon Area Schools
Three new hires for the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) district were approved at their regular board of education meeting held in the school cafeteria on Monday, May 20.
2024 Local Memorial Day ceremonies
Local American Legion Posts have announced plans for annual Memorial Day ceremonies to take place on Monday, May 27.
Introducing Doughty’s HVAC
The Luce County area now has a new licensed and insured heating, ventilating and air conditioning business.
Remembering those who gave all for America
Remember the sacrifices of all who died while serving this country. Many did not have the opportunity to get married, have children, have grandchildren, or start careers.
Middle school golf rules the Newberry Country Club
The Newberry Middle School (NMS) boys golf team has been dominating, going undefeated for nearly two full seasons.
Henagan podcast goes public
The first three episodes of the Detroit Free Press podcast called “Where Secrets Go to Die”, an in-depth investigation into the 2008 murder of Derrick Henagan, has been released.
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital announces renovations
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center (HNJH) announces major renovations of its Surgical Services Department.









