By Donna Hamilton Members of Luce County Pet Pals are trying to help the local animal shelter address the challenge of caring for its cat population. The Shelter is over capacity in housing cats; staff are seeking good “forever” homes for their adult cats. To help...
By Brian Freitag TASPL Director I have had multiple dogs in my life since I was almost coordinated enough to walk. Being owned by a dog is an incredibly rewarding experience for heart and soul. I recently adopted a Newfoundland dog from the Luce County Animal Shelter...
By Carol Stiffler Dr. Jim Surrell, Newberry’s retired colorectal surgeon and resident harbinger of jokes, has been named the first Rock Star of the Month from radio station 96.7 Flash FM. The radio station announced the award on Tuesday. Surrell travels town on foot...
To the Editor: As we come to the end of another year, I want to personally express my gratitude and appreciation to you – our readers, subscribers, and businesses that advertise in the Newberry News. Without your growing support, we would not be able to do the...
By Jason Tokar To start things off, the members visited the Headstart and Early Headstart classes to deliver gifts of warm winter hats and mittens to each of the 37 kids. Later that evening the members were busy visiting a few families within the community, which...
By Sterling McGinn The Newberry and Engadine JV and varsity volleyball teams join together each year for a worthy cause—to support the awareness of breast cancer. The event has historically been a celebrated success, and this year’s raised the most funds ever....
