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Newberry loses two civic leaders
Wednesday, July 10 was a day of loss for Luce County as two leaders and outstanding citizens, Robert Cameron and Kevin Erickson, died following long illnesses.
Newberry now has two Pure Michigan trails
By Carol Stiffler Newberry has been a logging town. A hospital town. A prison town. A struggling...
Have wolves destroyed the deer population?
By Carol Stiffler Lou Bennett owns 20 acres of land east of Newberry and says he’s fed deer herds...
State champs will defend title
By Dan Hardenbrook The French Trucking Bantams are headed back to the state championship...
School districts are feeling the flu burden
The flu is behaving badly. By Carol Stiffler When Brenna Pavey got to the January 29 home...
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Tahquamenon Falls State Park annual Harvest Festival
The annual Harvest Festival at Tahquamenon Falls State Park will take place this Saturday, September 24 at the Lower Falls from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
EAGLES WIN!
The long wait for a win is finally over in Engadine. For the first time since October 24, 2019,
Obituaries for the week of 09/21/2022
Mary Helen Abbott November 14, 1937 – August 14, 2022 Cutler Bay, FL – Mary Helen Abbott, 84, passed away peacefully August 14, 2022, at Eastridge Retirement Village. She was born November 14, 1937,...
Getting to know Brandon Wheeler
Wheeler was elected as Commissioner of District 5, which covers the southwest corner of Luce County.
Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce announces new directors
The Chamber of Commerce has hired Tammy Henry and Andrea Smith as directors. The chamber will focus its efforts on promoting and assisting member businesses.
Engadine cross country at Manistique
It was a solid outing for Leah French as she placed eighth in the Manistique Invitational cross country meet on Wednesday.
Obituaries for the week of 09/14/2022
Jerry Lee Reynolds May 2, 1947 – September 7, 2022 Jerry Lee Reynolds, 75, of Naubinway, died Wednesday afternoon September 7, 2022 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Born May 2,...
Curtis to host heritage cottage and camp weekend
The Curtis community is gearing up for a visit to northern yesteryear with historical tours and exhibits to be held next weekend.
Indians heartbroken after Battle for the Axe
The Newberry vs. Munising Battle for the Axe was hyped up as an early season clash between two titans.
CLMCD’s newest Watershed Technician: Jacob Hartman
The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District is happy to welcome Jacob Hartman as their new Watershed Technician. Hartman recently graduated from Lake Superior State University with a Bachelors...
Reopening the Seney Crossing
A morning diner with a popular legacy is reopening in Seney, as former Detroit-metro resident Ryan Smith will be restarting the Seney Crossing restaurant.
Obituaries for the week of 09/07/2022
Jan “John” Jeekel September 25, 1942 – September 3, 2022 Jan "John" Alexander Jeekel, 79, of McMillan, died Saturday evening September 3, 2022 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. John was born September...
Newberry’s machinist and inventor
Throughout Newberry’s long history, there has been an accumulative list of memorable and locally famous people. Machinist and inventor, Reginald S. “Reg” Ruggles was one of them.











