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Independence Day plans still a go
Newberry residents: Get your water balloons ready. The Newberry Independence Day parade will start...
The Class of 2020 has been adopted
By Sarah Pleiman Most people look back at the end of their high school career with fond memories...
Animal shelter millage will be on August ballot
The Luce County Pet Pals organization is just steps away from realizing one of its main goals: To...
When Newberry was the Celery City
By Sterling McGinn Over 100 years ago, Newberry was widely known for its choicest and crisp...
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ECA awarded dementia mini-grant
The grant funds will assist the ECA in providing arts and cultural programs at no charge to those affected with dementia and their caregivers.
Here lies Riley Fuller
For nearly 131 years, the grave of Riley Humphrey Fuller was unmarked, and no one who visited the cemetery knew that a Civil War veteran and prominent pioneer Lakefield resident was laid to rest there in 1892.
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Can’t Miss Summer Sporting Events
There is still plenty to do and watch as part of the summer fun in the Tahquamenon Area.
Moose Population in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula Remains Stable
The moose population estimate for the western Upper Peninsula (U.P.) shows no significant difference compared to the last survey conducted in 2019.
Obituaries for the week of 06/14/2023
Thomas W. Lindsey Sr. April 20, 1944 – June 5, 2023 Lifelong Newberry resident, Thomas William Lindsey Sr., 79, died Monday evening June 5, 2023 at UP Health Systems-Marquette. Born April 20, 1944...
Wrapping up the 40-book challenge
At the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, 6th grade teacher Lynn Evans presented the 40 Book Challenge to her students.
The second grader who changes lives
Felicity decided to donate the trimmings to Wigs for Kids, and upped the ante: For $100 an inch, she’d donate up to 22 inches of her hair.
LINK stays in place this summer
Through the generosity of multiple donors, the Luce County Community Resources and Recreation center, better known as the LINK, will remain at their current location at least until August 31 of this year.
Stars shine: A Track and Field Finals to remember
The Newberry boys delivered a performance that would have delivered them a team title in most years and the Lady Indians had their own day to remember.
Portage votes to form own library
Curtis Public Library, which has been part of the Superior District Library (SDL) co-op, will transition to an independent township library this summer.
Moosetache and Illumin8 Youth opens tonight in Old Bank
There is new life to an old and beautiful Newberry building and its purpose is geared towards the benefit of youth.
Softball: Lady Indians reach district final
The Lady Indians peaked at the right time, winning two of their last three games, including the district opener against Rapid River on Saturday.









