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Newberry beats Engadine for Little Brown Jug
By Dan Hardenbrook The long-awaited first football meeting between Newberry and Engadine was an...
What it’s like to have COVID
By Carol Stiffler As COVID-19 slowly infiltrates through our peninsula, a collection of our...
Take care of each other
By Carol Stiffler Twenty-five Newberry High School students should be finishing their 14-day...
Everything is COVID
By Carol Stiffler Perhaps it was only a matter of time. After a relatively mild first six months...
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Newton Historical Society planning veterans’ memorial walkway
The Newton Township Historical Society of Gould City is making plans to honor their hometown heroes with a memorial stone and brick walkway.
Five things to know about the County Road 407 project
Many folks have questions about the project, and not all information out there is correct.
Obituaries for the week of 09/20/2023
William Matchinski February 23, 1947 – August 29, 2023 William “Will” Matchinski passed away on August 29 after a short illness following hip replacement surgery. William was the third child and...
TAS school year launches
Students and teachers are back in the classrooms and hallways of Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS), as the school year began Monday, September 11.
Quilting ladies want to monitor TAS halls
Most of them have grandchildren who attend Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS), and they’re concerned about the welfare of students.
Curbing the local cat population
When shops are closed and downtown is quiet, Newberry’s feral cat population is buzzing with activity. But a small group of animal lovers have united to address Newberry’s homeless cat situation.
Village scrap tire event September 23
The Village of Newberry will be hosting a scrap tire collection event for village residents on Saturday, September 23 from 8:30 a.m. until noon (or when the trailer is full).
Obituaries for the week of 09/13/2023
Garrison A. Tippett November 24, 1948 – September 4, 2023 Garrison Allen “Pappy” Tippett of Curtis, age 74, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Gary was the father of Dee Anne (Ibrahim...
Fuelwood permits available for state forests
A fuelwood permit allows users to gather dead and downed wood from designated state forest areas, primarily located in the northern two-thirds of Michigan, for up to 90 days.
Road work in progress
This first phase will improve the roadbed and realign portions of the road, allowing it to be paved if funds allow in the future.
Who will buy the Toonerville Trolley?
Visitors booking a seat on the famous trip may notice a “Buy Me” link on the business’s website. Owners Kris and Dixie Stewart, who have operated the business for 42 years, are ready to retire.
Volleyball home openers coming up
The most anticipated home volleyball games in recent memory take place this week as both middle and high school teams will play at home for this first time this week.
Obituaries for the week of 09/06/2023
Richard Lee Durga May 18, 1933 – July 3, 2023 Richard Lee Durga, age 90, passed away on July 3, 2023, at the Medilodge of Munising with his Goddaughter (niece Lissa Tann) by his bedside. Richard was...









