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Newberry’s legacy: From hardwood flooring to Atlas Park
By Sterling McGinn Newberry was widely known for producing a number of products decades ago....
Great Lakes whitefish crisis: A looming extinction
By Kelly House Bridge Michigan Few things are as synonymous with the Great Lakes as whitefish....
Historic Toonerville Trolley seeks new home in Skandia
The Toonerville Trolley was an icon of the Tahquamenon country—transporting sightseers and locals...
Luce County selected for bike trail pilot program
By Sterling McGinn The idea of a paved bike trial leading north from Newberry had interested...
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Kids dominate at the First Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Jamboree
The First Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Jamboree saw 27 racers compete to complete a 300-piece puzzle.
Obituaries for the week of 1/7/2026
Kathleen R. Tower September 1, 1946 – December 13, 2025 Kathleen R. Tower, 79, of Tucson, Arizona, entered eternal life Saturday, December 13, 2025 in the presence and loving care of her family....
Bliss wins 100th career victory
The Newberry Indians brought four wrestlers and two reached the podium at the Escanaba Elks Invitational in Escanaba Saturday.
Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race set for this weekend
The annual Tahquamenon County Sled Dog Race in Michigan will take place on January 10 and 11, with 45 adult teams and eight youth teams registered.
HNJH’s year of care, community, and commitment
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Centerreflects on a year defined by care, community involvement, and meaningful partnerships.
2025: A year IN SPORTS
Championship teams, and record setting performances, were the sports hallmarks of 2025. Here’s a look back on some of the year’s top athlete accomplishments.
2025 in the Village of Newberry
Newberry Village Manager Allison Watkins shared a list of accomplishments made in 2025 at the village and village manager levels.
Village council approves new manager contract
The Newberry Village Council approved a new two-year employment contract for Village Manager Allison Watkins and adopted several budget and public safety measures.
LSSU Banished Words list for 2026
Lake Superior State University releases its 50th annual Banished Words List, a humorous commentary on overused and misused words in language.
Wrestlers grapple in tough Munising meet
It was rough going for a young and shorthanded Newberry wrestling team in Munising on Saturday. Despite all that, the Indians had a few shining moments in the Munising Holiday Super Duals.
Obituaries for the week of 12/31/2025
Ronald Lee Rushford August 19, 1948 – December 24, 2025 Ronald Lee Rushford, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home on December 24, 2025. Ron was born on August 19, 1948, to the late William and...
‘Meteorological bomb’ shocks, awes U.P
The storm caused mail service to be suspended, and several streets were impassable, with many vehicles getting stuck in the drifts.
Watkins picked for rural leadership program
Newberry Village Manager Allison Watkins is one of 31 rural community leaders who will undertake a new 12-month program to increase retention rates in leadership positions in their communities.
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