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Dry conditions, lightning to blame for wildfires
The extremely dry conditions in the Upper Peninsula have caused multiple wildfires in the Upper Peninsula over the weekend.
Newberry man finds missing hiker
By Carol Stiffler Al Mattson lives just east of Newberry, but has been hunting in the woods near...
Meth grips U.P.
By Carol Stiffler If you browse the docket for 11th Circuit Court, where Judge Brian Rahilly now...
State Championship for State Savings Bank
By Dan Hardenbrook There is no better 14U Youth Hockey team anywhere in the state than our State...
Michigan’s COVID battle
By Carol Stiffler At the head of the LMAS District Health Department, Newberry native Nick Derusha...
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Obituaries for the week of 04/12/2023
Gladys Monica Roach January 5, 1928 – April 8, 2023 Longtime Newberry resident, Gladys Monica Roach, 95, died Saturday morning, April 8, 2023 in the presence of her loving family and the care of...
Cub Scout’s Pinewood Derby
Cub scouts complete some rank requirements as they learn about design and the proper use of woodworking tools to build their car.
Local student named essay contest winner
Three eighth grade students from Engadine Consolidated Schools have been named local winners in the 54th annual America & Me Essay contest.
Vietnam vet Dale Hardy honored for service
Newberry resident and veteran Dale Hardy was recently honored by the Tri-County Veteran’s Fund for his service to the United States during the Vietnam War.
Curtis Community Easter Egg Hunt
This is the third egg hunt hosted at the Erickson Center. Their first year was in 2021 when members of the ECA learned that the usual organizers of the egg hunt were no longer able to host the event.
Curtis helps Hendricks Twp with UTV emergency vehicle
Through a Graymont grant and assistance from the Fish and Hunt Shop in Curtis, the Hendricks Township EMS is receiving a new UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) for emergency rescue.
French named UP Player of the Year
At one point this season, Engadine Lady Eagles Head Coach Roger French described his daughter and star senior Leah’s desire to succeed as “almost scary at times”.
Obituaries for the week of 04/05/2023
Ronald Ketvirtis April 27, 1937 – March 26, 2023 Ronnie Ketvirtis, age 85 passed away peacefully Sunday, March 26th at his home in Sterling Heights, Michigan. A beloved husband, father, brother,...
Clean Water public hearings prior to April council meeting
Two public hearings revolving around the C2AE-Clean Water SRF project will take place prior to the April meeting of the Newberry Village Council.
Columbus adds new tanker to fire department fleet
A shiny yellow 2200-gallon tanker truck has just been added to the Columbus Township Fire Department in McMillan.
Meet the MacRoberts of Kritters Campground
Former Indiana residents Brice and Vicki MacRoberts had a longtime dream of owning a business and wanted to move out of the city.
Pentland vs. Newberry hearing on April 11
Pentland Township will see the Village of Newberry in court on April 11 for a final hearing before a trial will begin over the long-contested sewer litigation between the two entities.
Seney National Wildlife Refuge Elizabeth Browne Losey
There have been many women who have played a significant role in the stewardship of Seney National Wildlife Refuge.











