Charges dropped against MDOC officers in inmate death

MUNISING, Mich. — Charges were formally dismissed against former Michigan Department of Corrections Sgt. Jason Denman and Officer Shawn Brinkman in 11th Circuit Court on Thursday, May 9, in relation to the 2019 death of Alger Correctional Facility inmate Johnathan...

Happy 100th birthday, Emma Crockett

By Sterling McGinn Longtime Newberry resident Emma Crockett hit the century mark this past weekend: She turned 100. Friends and family gathered for a meal and party at the Newberry Assisted Living Community on Saturday, May 4. “They sure know how to party—all of the...

Muskallonge campground renovations underway

By Pete Wurdock Muskallonge Lake State Park opens on May 15, but not all parts of the campground will be ready for guests at first. Construction of a new bath house is in progress. “Construction on a new bath house began last October, with the demolition of the old...

Trees coming down, $350,000 payment from Pentland received

By Sterling McGinn Trees on Newberry Avenue in the three downtown blocks will be cut down on Sunday, April 28 pending permit approval from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The item was discussed at the April meeting of the Newberry Village Council held on...

Sitar, Roohr receive land stewardship awards

From the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District On Thursday, April 4, 2024 the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District held their 75th Annual Meeting at the Les Cheneaux Distillers in Cedarville, where they announced the recipients of their annual Land...

Yooper Youth wants to enhance Knierim Park

By Sterling McGinn Newberry’s Yooper Youth organization is seeking cooperation from the Newberry Village Council and permission to revitalize the former Washington Park, which was later renamed after the late Kurt Knierim. Yooper Youth representatives Elizabeth...