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Census work sparks fast-moving rumors
When a U.S. Census Bureau worker was on the ground in Curtis recently, word of what he may be doing spread like wildfire.
The Newberry man who saved the space station
By Carol Stiffler The International Space Station orbits the earth 16 times a day, currently...
A few Goodfellows
By Carol Stiffler When the Great Depression threatened to take Christmas cheer away from children,...
The second wave
By Carol Stiffler As far back as March, medical experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S.’s leading...
Real Estate is hot
By Carol Stiffler Try to buy a house in Newberry right now, and you’ll find very few options. And...
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Local race team wins world championship
Newberry native Dan Maki and teammate Tyler Town capped off a wild weekend to remember by winning the Midwest International Racing Association.
What will become of the Portage Township EMS?
Located on the northwest side of Curtis, Portage EMS is seen as a vital asset to the aging community. Voters historically approve Emergency Services millages by large margins.
What it will take to win the First District
Dr. Bob Lorinser, Democratic candidate for Congress who was trounced in 2022, has already announced that he will run again in 2024.
Rudyard Township named the snowy owl capital of Michigan
In recognition of the annual visits by numerous Snowy Owls to Rudyard Township, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Resolution No. 346 declaring Rudyard as the Snowy Owl Capital of Michigan.
Newberry at U.P. Wrestling Championships
Junior Hayden O’Neil provided a bright spot for the Newberry Indians in the Upper Peninsula Wrestling Championships Saturday.
Obituaries for the week of 01/25/2023
Nancy Jane Thorpe May 4, 1943 – January 3, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce that Nancy Jane Thorpe (Musgrave), 79, passed away suddenly on January 3rd due to complications of COPD while...
Swim bus program looks to return this summer
Swim class hasn’t been offered locally for years, but CCSS (Consolidated Community School Services) is currently trying to revive the Summer Swim Bus.
Groomers form Curtis Area Trail Association
The new non-profit association, called the Curtis Area Trail Association, was formed on January 5. Ross Abraham is president.
Kevin Vanatta honored with Dealer Education Award
Local resident Kevin Vanatta will be presented a Dealer Education award by Northwood University on Saturday, January 28, at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas.
Newberry native pens second novel
“Blue Aviary is a beautifully written coming of age story by author Richard Quinn. It is truly an emotional rollercoaster in the greatest sense.
Back-to-back wins for NMS boys
Led by former Varsity Coach Kenn Depew, the mix of 6th and 7th graders have won two straight games to start their season.
Obituaries for the week of 01/18/2023
Judith Almeda Hewitt August 11, 1945 – January 9, 2023 Former Engadine resident, Judith Almeda Hewitt, 77, died Monday afternoon January 9, 2023 at Whitcomb Senior Living Center in St. Joseph,...
Podcast: A brief history of the Mackinac Bridge
PODCAST: Newberry historian Sterling McGinn provides a brief history of the Mackinac Bridge.
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