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Zoning ordinance public hearing at November Village meeting
The November Village of Newberry Council meeting will begin with a public hearing to discuss an overview of the proposed zoning ordinance which may be adopted by the board to regulate the use of land within the village limits.
What happened in Newberry on the 3rd
By Carol Stiffler The Independence Day parade featured some of the usual suspects - the Newberry...
Luce County needs more cops
By Carol Stiffler If you have an emergency in the dead of night -- say someone is breaking into...
TAS plans 2021 bond vote
By Sterling McGinn The Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) Board of Education is beginning the process...
Hospital begins major projects
By Carol Stiffler The patient experience at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and its clinics will soon...
Newberry News Update
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Likin’ lichens
Organisms growing on trees concern some folks, or sometimes, engender curiosity. Typically, the first reaction is that they’re “bad” for the tree. Not usually so.
A first win for NHS baseball
A beautiful day for baseball and a pair of strong pitching performances led the Newberry Indians to their first win of the 2023 season at the Curt Knierim Field.
Obituaries for the week of 05/10/2023
William “Bill” F. Baker June 16, 1942 – May 3, 2023 William “Bill” F. Baker, 80 of Naubinway, Michigan, laid down his working tools, Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Bill was born on June 16, 1942, in...
CR 500 residents frustrated at road closure
Residents who live along Luce County Road 500 are frustrated over the current condition of the road, which is now temporarily closed to traffic.
Yooper Youth brings back spring fling
Newberry native Elizabeth (Schummer) Magnuson wanted to bring back some youth events she remembered while growing up in Newberry.
Fire Department installs smoke detectors
The Newberry Fire Department (NFD) started making the rounds last week to install smoke detectors for residents of Newberry free of charge.
Success of experimental whitefish river stocking under analysis
In November of 2022, 100,000 whitefish eggs in incubators were placed in the Carp River with the goal of developing an approach to re-establishing Great Lakes whitefish populations that migrate into rivers to spawn.
Baseball comes close vs. Pickford
The Newberry varsity baseball team finally got back on the field last Thursday, their first time playing at home for the 2023 season.
Obituaries for the week of 05/03/2023
Helen Boissineau October 12, 1924 – April 25, 2023 Helen Boissineau, age 98, of Newberry, entered eternal life Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Golden Leaves Living Center in the loving, comforting care...
Scout Troop welcomes new members
Family and friends gathered last Tuesday night to celebrate two Cub Scouts who earned the Arrow of Light award and crossed over into the Scouts BSA troop.
The store with no gas, but great service
Running a small business in the Upper Peninsula is not for the faint of heart. Owners of these independent enterprises work long hours to meet the demand of their customers.
Preventative measures for poison ivy?
Can you share some preventative measures for poison ivy?
Open Letter to Columbus Township Residents
Our township is facing a possible crisis from which there would be no coming back.











