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Independence Day event schedule
Happy birthday, America! Flags, parades and fireworks will soon be in abundance celebrating the birth of the United States. The local communities of Newberry, Curtis, Hulbert, Naubinway, Paradise, and Grand Marais have announced celebration plans.
Two storms cripple holiday weekend
A heavy, wet snowstorm on Wednesday, November 27, and a massive, powdery snowstorm on Monday,...
Weed sales will be legal this weekend
By Carol Stiffler Beginning Sunday, December 1, it will be legal to sell recreational marijuana to...
Newberry News Update
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Downtown trees to be removed this fall
Beginning this fall, the Village of Newberry will start removing the trees and metal grating that line the sidewalks downtown.
Oldest loon Fe hatches 40th chick
Fe, the world’s oldest known loon, has successfully hatched a chick with her new, unbanded partner in the pools of the Seney National Wildlife Refuge.
Republican candidates for Michigan’s new 108th District
We have put links below to each interview and encourage our readers to learn more about the candidates before the August 2nd primary.
Traveling the North Country
Connecting both the Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail with the Lewis and Clark Trail, the North Country Trail passes through eight states, including Michigan, and with a length of 3,129 miles is the longest of the 11 national scenic trails authorized by Congress.
Newberry Clay Crushers participate in state championship
On June 25, the Newberry Clay Crushers participated in the State Trapshooting Championship in Mason, Michigan.
Kamp George hosts heroes on Big Manistique
Ohio native Richard Helman wanted to do something to help first responders who were wounded in the line of duty, including members of the armed forces, police officers, and firemen.
Obituaries for the week of 07/27/2022
Victor L. Mattson Jr. July 25, 1942 – July 8, 2022 Victor Leonard Mattson, Jr, 79, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Curtis, Michigan, passed away July 8, 2022, after a lengthy battle with ALS. ...
Getting to know Mark Simon
Menominee businessman Mark Simon is seeking his first public office, declaring himself a Republican candidate for Michigan’s 108th district representative.
Getting to know Dave Prestin
Prestin, a longtime businessman, says the “bureaucratic creep” of government is a major part of the reason he’s running for office.
Get to know Casey Hoffman
Menominee lawyer Casey Hoffman, a Republican, is seeking his first elected position and is determined to become Michigan’s 108th district representative.
Getting to know Kurt Perron
Brimley resident Kurt Perron is one of four Republican candidates for Michigan 108th District Representative.
Bakery satisfied Newberry for 46 years
Anytime current and former residents reminisce about the “good ole” days in Newberry, usually one of the first topics discussed is memories of Lavender’s Bakery.
Newberry Redi-Mix is now Northern Sand and Gravel
Newberry’s go-to for gravel and cement has been purchased by new owners Allan and Kathleen VanSloten, owners of Northern Sand and Gravel in Sault Ste. Marie.











