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Long Winters North is set in Newberry
For the second time in almost eight years, Newberry is the setting for a thriller novel.
That’s a wrap: 2021 Luce-West Mackinac County Fair
By Carol Stiffler The 2021 Luce-West Mackinac County Fair is in the books. Visitors to the fair...
Tahqua-land Theatre is for sale
By Carol Stiffler Newberry’s famous Tahqua-Land Theatre is for sale with an asking price of...
TAS votes for change
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education conducted much business during...
Housing is hard to find
By Carol Stiffler It’s hard to find somewhere to live in Newberry these days. Mya Glaesman, a...
Newberry News Update
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Curtis Library is not closing
Portage Township residents who hold library cards for Curtis Library were perplexed by a letter they received this week from the Superior District Library, to which Curtis Library belongs.
Luce County talks more about ORV ordinance changes
More information on the proposed changes to the county ORV ordinance was discussed at the May 16 meeting of the Luce County Commissioners.
Salmon leave classroom, dive into Tahquamenon
Five months ago, Ann McFadden’s third graders began an enlightening and educational adventure called the “Salmon in the Classroom” project.
Track: Local athletes qualify for UP Finals
The boys and girls track and field teams from Newberry and Engadine participated in the MHSAA Regional meets last week in Munising. The Track and Field Regionals are the qualifying events for the...
Obituaries for the week of 05/24/2023
Christina M. Cheesman November 22, 1949 – May 12, 2023 Christina Mable “Tina” Cheesman, age 73, of McMillan, Michigan passed away on May 12, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Tina was born on...
Luce County Road clarifies township road funding procedures
A number of County Road 500 residents attended the May 10 meeting of the Luce County Road Commission discussing concerns of the recent closure and of the condition of the road each spring.
Charles ‘Chuck’ Beaulieu dies at age 85
The Newberry community has lost a well-known resident and former funeral director.
LINK will be evicted
The Luce County LINK, a community center established in 1997, will soon be evicted from its current location at 108 West Helen Street, Newberry.
Indians excel at Munising’s ‘primetime’ meet
The Newberry varsity track teams got a one of a kind opportunity to shine under the lights in primetime during the recent Munising Lions Under the Lights Invitational.
Obituaries for the week of 05/17/2023
Nathan Wesley Seitz June 22, 2004 – May 9, 2023 Nathan Wesley Seitz, aged 18, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in his home after a lengthy battle with depression and anxiety. Nathan was born...
Help Protect Oak Trees from Oak Wilt Disease
Early leaf drop and mottled green and brown leaves are signs of oak wilt disease affecting trees. To prevent the spread of this harmful condition, it’s crucial to take action and keep oak trees healthy.
Whalen appointed to Juvenile Residential Facilities Advisory Committee
James Whalen, of Newberry, has been appointed to Juvenile Residential Facilities Advisory Committee. He is the CEO/Executive Director of Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan, where he has worked since 1998.
2023 Spring Fling a success
Approximately 200 people attended the 2023 Spring Fling, the first event of the newly formed Yooper Youth organization.











