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Trying to send fewer people to jail
By Carol Stiffler Jail isn’t a perfect punishment for every crime. And jail is never just jail -...
We don’t have enough attorneys
By Carol Stiffler When Brian Rahilly becomes the 11th Circuit Court judge on December 28, he will...
Newberry Community Building turns 100
By Sterling McGinn The McMillan Township Community Building has stood proudly on Newberry Avenue...
Santa’s mailbox on Victory Way
By Carol Stiffler There’s a bright red mailbox on Victory Way, and it’s accepting letters to...
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Newberry girls take second at U.P. Finals
By John Vrancic For the Newberry News FLAT ROCK — The Newberry girls were in contention, but couldn’t quite land the biggest prize in the Upper Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals here...
Obituaries for the week of 10/25/2023
Judith Ann Lehr December 31, 1941 – October 13, 2023 Judith Ann Lehr, 81, of Monroe, passed away Friday morning October 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren and loved ones....
New DNR building the first Michigan-sourced mass timber structure
Newberry’s new Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) customer service center will benefit not only the department, but the whole community—as a training and community area is part of the building’s plan.
Newberry Post forms American Legion Riders Chapter 74
The Hugh Allan MacInnes American Legion Post 74 of Newberry will soon be home to a chapter of the American Legion Riders (ALR).
Luce County Animal Shelter hosting an open house
The Luce County Animal Shelter is hosting an open house on Saturday, October 21 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Engadine clinches winning record
Regardless of what happens in this week’s season finale, Engadine will be on the plus side of the win column following another dominant win last week.
Lady Indians win cross country conference title
An incredible season full of record-breaking runs culminated in an EUP Conference Championship for the Newberry Lady Indians on Monday.
Obituaries for the week of 10/18/2023
Ruth Mary Foote June 22, 1925 – October 4, 2023 Ruth Mary Foote, a woman who devoted her life to the Lord, passed away on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, in Petoskey, Michigan surrounded by friends...
Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum receives grant
The Michigan Arts and Culture Council in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts announced it would be generously awarding the Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubinway.
Historic Vermilion Life-Saving Station getting second lease on life
On a lonely shore of Lake Superior, approximately 13.1 miles from Paradise, an old sentinel is getting a new lease on life thanks to a preservation group known as S.O.S. Vermilion.
Peter Rahilly Fire Station #1 officially dedicated
Over 50 friends, family members and members of the community gathered in the newly renamed Peter Rahilly Fire Station #1 in Newberry for its official dedication ceremony.
From the press box – Eagles bag four in a row
Nearly four full years. Almost 1,500 days. That’s how long it’s been since an Engadine Eagles football team enjoyed a winning record…until now.
Obituaries for the week of 10/11/2023
Edward J. Swartz Jr. October 28, 1945 – October 4, 2023 Edward John Swartz Jr., 77, of McMillan, died Wednesday evening, October 4, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Born October 28, 1945 in...









