The kids who bring the world to town

By Carol Stiffler Claudio Bistolfi, 17, swapped the bustling streets of Milan, Italy, for the quiet town of Newberry last August. He’s about to graduate from Newberry High School – basically a formality, since he will continue school in Italy this fall, tackling...

Luce County Sheriff fills vacant position with familiar name

By Carol Stiffler Zachariah Kitzman put on a Luce County Sheriff Department uniform for the first time last week, having recently been hired to fill the department’s vacant position. It had been empty for about eight months. Kitzman is part of the Kitzman family that...

Portage Township paving projects might start this week

By Carol Stiffler Roadwork may begin as early as this week in Portage Township if road restrictions are lifted in time, said Don Reed, township supervisor. This work, which encompasses slightly more than 19 miles of roadway, is possible after Portage Township...

Council hears concerns about garbage contract

By Sterling McGinn Newberry residents brought concerns about the village’s new trash hauling contract with Green for Life Environmental (GFL) to the Newberry Village Council. The council met Tuesday, April 19. In June, GFL will become the exclusive residential waste...

Meet the Doughtys: Timber Charlie’s new owners

By Sterling McGinn Timber Charlie’s Restaurant has been a pillar of downtown Newberry for 33 years, and now it has added a pair of new owners to its growing legacy. Newberry residents Rob and Angie Doughty purchased the iconic business from longtime owner Ray Mahaffy...

Anger grows over trash rule

By Carol Stiffler This June, residents of the village of Newberry will say goodbye to the village’s waste hauling truck and will see Green for Life Environmental (GFL) garbage trucks. By June 30, no other hauler will be able to pick up waste in the village limits....