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Holiday cheer on patrol
By Carol Stiffler Getting pulled over by the police is not often the highlight of anyone’s day....
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...
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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.
Where has the respect gone?
Attention!! Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, whoever is responsible for children who are going to Tahquamenon Area Schools: Where has the respect gone?
Will ABJ and Fe get back together this year?
Seney National Wildlife Refuge’s most famous pair has returned. The world’s oldest known loons, ABJ and Fe, successfully migrated back to the refuge this spring.
Over 10 tons of marine debris removed for Lake Superior
More than 200 miles of Lake Superior shoreline recently benefitted from a group effort that removed more than 10 tons of debris from the shoreline.
Obituaries for the week of 04/17/2024
Ellen (Martin) Hass Ellen Hass was born and raised in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Her parents James and Dorothy Martin predeceased her. She is survived by her brother, James C. Martin and...
Sitar, Roohr receive land stewardship awards
The 2023 Land Steward of the Year award was awarded to Jayne Roohr and Kristie Sitar from the Newberry DNR Wildlife Division.









