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Student identified in school threat
By Carol Stiffler One or more students have been identified as responsible for the threat against...
Bates Corner is catching attention
By Pete Wurdock At first sight, you’d think that a place with the name of “Bates Motel” would be a...
Memorial for a hero
By Carol Stiffler More than 100 people assembled at the American Legion hall to honor the life of...
Major Ian Fishback has died at age 42
Losing Major Fishback By Carol Stiffler Newberry residents have been shocked to learn of the death...
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Lady Eagles top Rudyard for first win
The Engadine girls basketball team celebrated a breakthrough win Friday, never giving up and never letting up in a 41-27 win over the Rudyard Lady Bulldogs.
Obituaries for the week of 01/24/2024
Thomas Lee McAlpine January 28, 1935 – January 14, 2024 Thomas Lee McAlpine, 88, of Gould City, died Sunday evening January 14, 2024 at his residence. Born January 28, 1935 in Gulliver, son of the...
Ed Auge retiring from Columbus Twp
Since he was 25 years old, McMillan resident Ed Auge has been a member of the Columbus Township Board. He’s got a total of 45 years of service there, and spent about 40 years with the township’s fire department as well.
Wyld Flower Studio’s whole body of art
She opened Wyld Flower Studio on Newberry Avenue in August 2023 and soon had a grand opening event of sorts where she inked 31 tattoos on clients who were waiting in line on the sidewalk before her shop even opened.
TAS to hire resource officer
Parental concerns have been increasing in recent months following a long series of destructive and illegal activities—including violence, vandalism, and vaping—committed by some students at school.
Depew released from Mary Free Bed
His accident was the third horrific and life-changing event in a few short months; two other local men had accidents of their own and received spinal cord injuries.
Fists fly in Lady Indians win over Rudyard
A dominant night and another big win for the Lady Indians was overshadowed by a nasty physical altercation in the second half of last Wednesday’s Girls Varsity Basketball game in Newberry.
Obituaries for the week of 01/17/2024
Lillian (Rapp) Teske November 6, 1924 – December 24, 2023 Longtime Newberry resident, Lillian (Rapp) Teske, 99, died Sunday evening December 24, 2023 at Newberry Assisted Living Community in the...
Finding winter’s coziness
TASPL is always looking for ways to help our patrons weather the grey months with a smile.
Can winter be saved?
At long last, here’s some wintery weather. Enough inches of snow cover some areas that sledding is possible, and snow plows have emerged from hibernation.
It’s a welcome relief.
Newberry had all the bells and whistles
Their loud noises alerted the residents of shift changes and lunch periods of the mills and factories, fire or other disasters, the beginning and end of a school day and Sunday church services.
Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District announces 2024 conservation grants program
CLMCD seeks proposals for a variety of projects that have a direct impact to the improvement of our natural resources through hands on educational programs or projects that directly impact the environment in a positive way.
Wrestlers endure long day in Esky
After nearly 13 hours, it came down just a few seconds for Hayden O’Neil. There was plenty of waiting in between plenty of wrestling.










