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Congratulations, NHS Class of 2020
Congratulations, NHS Class of 2020! Thirty-four members of the Class of 2020 attended their...
School will be different this fall
By Carol Stiffler As school districts make plans, back-up plans, and even more back-up plans to...
The mask mandate
By Carol Stiffler What was formerly urged is now an order: Michigan residents must wear a mask...
Independently done
By Sterling McGinn The crowds were lighter than normal, and throwing candy was forbidden, but...
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Fall sports underway Monday
Next Monday August 7 is one of the favorite days of the entire year local sports fans. Monday marks the official start of the new school sports year as fall sports get underway in Newberry and Engadine.
Finding Utopia in Fayette
All the people, mostly from Marquette, were there sharing time and space with each other, and everyone knew the hosts, but not everyone knew each other.
Obituaries for the week of 08/02/2023
Ella Ruth Brown August 9, 1948 – July 20, 2023 Longtime Paradise resident, Ella Ruth Brown, 74, died Thursday morning, July 20, 2023 at U.P. Health Systems-Marquette. Born August 9, 1948 in Sault...
Lt. Governor Gilchrist tours HNJH
Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II toured the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Health Care Center after the State of Michigan secured $7.3 million for the hospital in the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget.
Marcy’s Pantry is one of the U.P.’s busiest pantries
A three-month average from April, May, and June is telling: The pantry serves an average of 80 households a week, which covers an average of 208 people, including 64 children, 70 seniors, and 13 veterans.
Pentland board talks fireworks regulations
The Pentland Township board is considering implementing applications and ordinances to regulate public fireworks displays.
Village adopts bond ordinance
At their July regular meeting, the Newberry Village Council approved the adoption of a bond to pay portions of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Project plan.
Cox completes Eagle Scout project
Newberry teen Taliesan Cox is an avid cross country skier and a longtime member of Scouts BSA in the Newberry Troop 130.
Newberry football announces second annual Patriot Game
The Newberry High School Football program and the Luce County Veteran Services Office are teaming up again to host the Newberry High School Football Patriot Game.
Public Notices for 07/26/23
Obituaries for the week of 07/26/2023
Robert A. Zellar Sr. July 15, 1946 – July 12, 2023 Robert A. Zellar Sr. passed away on July 12, 2023 at McLaren Hospital in Petoskey. He was born on July 15, 1946 in Newberry, MI to George and...
When it’s raining cats and dogs
Whether the rain threatens or not, the library welcomes you to drop by and enjoy what we have to offer.
Michigan cyclist visits on 2,400 mile trip
Tim Ward is a passionate cyclist who is raising awareness for an organization many people may not know about.









