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McMillan man dies in house fire
By Carol Stiffler A McMillan man is dead after a devastating fire early in the morning on...
We are all Ukraine
By Carol Stiffler In a famous Cold-War speech given on June 26, 1963, U.S. President John. F....
Dollarville Road bridge to be rebuilt this summer
A new pilot program by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been launched to...
Ample snowfall is not excessive
By Carol Stiffler Last week’s shock-and-awe snowfall came during an already very snowy winter in...
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Calling all actors: Try out for Annie!
The Erickson Center for the Arts (ECA) is holding open auditions for their annual summer musical – Annie.
Introducing Peninsula Pointe Dance Studio
Dance instructor Kimberly Sanders, mother to Joslyn, 9, and Raelyn, 3, said they tested the waters to gauge local interest.
Help create Monarch waystations across Michigan
Monarch butterflies are on their way back from Mexico – will your yard be ready to host them?
Ross Freeman Science and Technology Wing dedicated at Engadine
The school science and technology wing was officially named in honor of the late Ross Freeman, an Engadine native and electrical engineer, and inventor of the Field Programmable Gate Array.
Newberry, Engadine track at Pickford
Senior Kennedy Depew had a hand in three first-place finishes, but it wasn’t enough for the Newberry boys to keep pace with Pickford in the Web Morrison Invitational track and field meet in Pickford on Saturday.
Obituaries for the week of 05/01/2024
Steven Charles Kehrer April 20, 1949 – April 26, 2024 Steven Charles Kehrer, 75, of Curtis passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, April 26, 2024 in his home. Born April 20, 1949 in Garden City,...
Tim Callahan: Newberry’s ‘Field Research’ artist
His artwork has also been spotted on envelopes at the Newberry Post Office, and the Village of Newberry has received dozens of artsy mailings from Callahan in the three years since he moved here.
Third annual Youth in the Outdoors Survey
For the third year in a row, Newberry DNR Wildlife Division staff offered a Youth in the Outdoors survey to local youth.
Trees coming down, $350,000 payment from Pentland received
Trees on Newberry Avenue in the three downtown blocks will be cut down on Sunday, April 28 pending permit approval from the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Newberry students compete in U.P. Skills Challenge
It was Newberry’s second year attending the challenge—last year was a steep learning curve for all of us. This year I knew we had to prepare for the one-day event, which I could only take six students.
Track season takes off in Cadillac
The Newberry girls and boys varsity track teams took center stage at the first meet of the season last Friday in Cadillac.
Obituaries for the week of 04/24/2024
David H. Beaudoin September 12, 1952 – April 17, 2024 David Harold Beaudoin, 71, of McMillan, shrugged off his earthly suit on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home following a long battle with...
Saving Columbus Township, clerk appointed
The Columbus Township Board may be saved from state intervention after several interested individuals stepped forward to run for the multiple positions that are slated to be empty following the November election.









