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Luce County selected for bike trail pilot program
By Sterling McGinn The idea of a paved bike trial leading north from Newberry had interested...
Luce County Sheriff’s plan for Village policing moves forward
By Carol Stiffler Plans to obtain a part-time deputy to patrol the Village of Newberry are moving...
Newberry firefighters conduct realistic training exercise
By Sterling McGinn and Peter Rahilly Firefighters from several townships in Michigan participated...
Electrofishing surveys study local walleye population
By Emily Martin Planning to be on the water this fall? Be on the lookout for Michigan Department...
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Johnson named EUP Player of the Year; three Newberry players earn All-Conference honors
Newberry sophomore Gracie Johnson has been named Player of the Year for the Eastern Upper Peninsula All-Conference Girls Basketball Team for the 2025-26 season.
The great migration of diver ducks
The Michigan Duck Stamp Competition is a tradition started by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in 1976 to raise funds for waterfowl and habitat restoration.
Bay Mills Community College plans new allied health facility
Bay Mills Community College is building a new Allied Health Facility to address healthcare workforce shortages and expand educational opportunities.
Engadine and Newberry meet again in Districts
Newberry Lady Indians, the top seed, face Engadine Lady Eagles in the Girls MHSAA Division 4 District 101 Tournament.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Any primary care provider, such as your family doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant can help you figure out when you should be screened and help you get it done.
Drug smuggling attempt foiled at Newberry Correctional Facility
Individuals from lower Michigan were arrested by the Michigan State Police following an attempted drug smuggling incident at the Newberry Correctional Facility.
Engadine businessman Daryl Schroeder seeks 108th District seat
Engadine businessman and Mackinac County Commissioner Daryl Schroeder announced he is running for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 108th District
Newberry Village Council approves rate hike for state energy program
A utility rate adjustment and discussion of drafting an ordinance to clarify responsibility for clearing snow from fire hydrants after concerns raised during a recent house fire were topics of discussion at the latest council meeting.
Obituaries for the week of 2/25/2026
Nancy Jean Shirley July 10, 1950 – January 27, 2026 Nancy Jean Shirley, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Avon, Indiana. Now resting in the loving arms of...
Luce County man wins $490,420 Michigan Lottery prize
A Luce County man wins a big Michigan Lottery prize after double checking his ticket.
Newberry boys start postseason tonight in Rudyard
The semifinals matchups feature three teams (Newberry, Brimley, and Rudyard) from the EUP Conference, which is coming off one of its most competitive seasons in recent history.
TAS Board discusses old high school’s future
TAS Board of Education discusses old high school plans, and considers a public hallway access proposal.
Pentland Township pursues sewer lagoon system, seeks permit extension
Pentland Township hires Shaun Reed as utilities superintendent. Board also discusses healthcare ordinance and seeks to fill treasurer position.









