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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...
Latest Stories
Will eviction break the LINK?
Though the LINK certainly is still working with the kids, the TASC issued them a letter in May requiring them to begin paying $750 per month in rent, plus a $1,000 deposit.
Barkers purchase Tahqua Tots
Tahqua Tots, the well-established childcare and learning center in Newberry has been sold and is now known as Barker’s Tiny Tots.
Curtis Library is not closing
Portage Township residents who hold library cards for Curtis Library were perplexed by a letter they received this week from the Superior District Library, to which Curtis Library belongs.
Luce County talks more about ORV ordinance changes
More information on the proposed changes to the county ORV ordinance was discussed at the May 16 meeting of the Luce County Commissioners.
Salmon leave classroom, dive into Tahquamenon
Five months ago, Ann McFadden’s third graders began an enlightening and educational adventure called the “Salmon in the Classroom” project.
Track: Local athletes qualify for UP Finals
The boys and girls track and field teams from Newberry and Engadine participated in the MHSAA Regional meets last week in Munising. The Track and Field Regionals are the qualifying events for the...
Obituaries for the week of 05/24/2023
Christina M. Cheesman November 22, 1949 – May 12, 2023 Christina Mable “Tina” Cheesman, age 73, of McMillan, Michigan passed away on May 12, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Tina was born on...
Luce County Road clarifies township road funding procedures
A number of County Road 500 residents attended the May 10 meeting of the Luce County Road Commission discussing concerns of the recent closure and of the condition of the road each spring.
Nathan’s story
In his memory, they’re establishing a scholarship fund for local students who pursue a four-year degree in the mental health field.
Charles ‘Chuck’ Beaulieu dies at age 85
The Newberry community has lost a well-known resident and former funeral director.
LINK will be evicted
The Luce County LINK, a community center established in 1997, will soon be evicted from its current location at 108 West Helen Street, Newberry.
Indians excel at Munising’s ‘primetime’ meet
The Newberry varsity track teams got a one of a kind opportunity to shine under the lights in primetime during the recent Munising Lions Under the Lights Invitational.
Obituaries for the week of 05/17/2023
Nathan Wesley Seitz June 22, 2004 – May 9, 2023 Nathan Wesley Seitz, aged 18, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in his home after a lengthy battle with depression and anxiety. Nathan was born...









