Luce alters CR 407 paving plan

By Sterling McGinn Nearly 20 members of the public, along with the Luce County Road Commission Board and representatives of Coleman Engineering Company, met at a public hearing to discuss the proposal to pave Luce County Roads 410 and 407. The meeting took place in...

Fifty-five years as Newberry’s barber

By Sterling McGinn Newberry native and barber Bob Clark has been cutting hair in Newberry for 55 straight years, and he’s seen a lot of changes in his profession and in his hometown. Despite all that’s changed in a half century, Clark maintains his traditional and...

WP Beverages takes over Newberry Bottling

By Sterling McGinn A longstanding and family-operated Newberry business has switched hands following 84 years and three generations. Newberry Bottling Company, owned by Newberry resident Michael Maki, was sold to WP Beverages LLC, the parent company of Wis-Pak Inc. of...

A smaller council

By Sterling McGinn The village of Newberry will soon be represented by four council trustees and a council president following a move to eliminate two seats. The council approved the reduction at its regular monthly meeting, amending Ordinance 53A to reduce the...

TAS Band program continuing despite loss of director

By Sterling McGinn Band class has been a joyfully noisy event at Tahquamenon Area Schools, but nearly fell silent this year after the last minute resignation of the school’s music instructor. Bands helps kids learn music and math and adds pep to sports games and...

Joseph Rahilly’s conservation legacy

By Sterling McGinn The late Joseph Patrick Rahilly, one of Newberry’s most honored and well-respected citizens, is usually remembered for his genial customer service in his role as a local grocer. Not only was he a longtime businessman, Rahilly loved Michigan, the...