Saving Columbus Township, clerk appointed
The Columbus Township Board may be saved from state intervention after several interested individuals stepped forward to run for the multiple positions that are slated to be empty following the November election.
Newberry honors the late Terry Stark
For several decades, Stark served the people of Luce County as a first responder. He was a member of the Newberry Fire Department for 15 years and was a member and rescue chief of the Luce County Ambulance Corps and also served as a board trustee.
Split in United Methodist changes several local churches
Several local Methodist Churches have disaffiliated themselves with the United Methodist Conference to become nondenominational or join a new denomination of Methodists known as Global.
(Mail)man’s best friend
Mail transportation via dog sled and team dates to the 1820s in Upper Michigan.
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Obituaries for the week of 02/28/2024
Elgin “David” Mahn September 30, 1937 – February 25, 2024 Long time Newberry resident Elgin “David” Mahn died February 25, 2024 at Golden Leaves Living Center following a courageous battle with...
Volunteers to start having lunch with students
Volunteers with group known as “People who Care” will begin having lunch with students at school, said Newberry High School Principal Trevor Clark.
Getting to know you: Matthew Eastman
Newberry’s Living Water Church Assembly of God officially has a new pastor.
Kaylen Clark to play hockey at Davenport University
After accepting an offer to run cross country and track for the Davenport University Panthers, Clark has also committed to play hockey.
Newberry wrestlers make history
A pair of wrestlers for the Newberry program made history this past weekend, advancing through the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Regionals.
Lady Indians shock the Saints
“Our press break shut them down right from the start. We shot the ball with confidence, and everybody played a key part,” said Johnson, who highlighted several players who made an impact.
Obituaries for the week of 02/21/2024
Ernest Henry Clark May 17, 1935 – February 14, 2024 Ernest "Ernie" Henry Clark, 88, of Newberry, died Wednesday morning February 14, 2024 at the Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan after a...
Gehrett named Corrections Officer of the Year
Warden Curley, congratulates Corrections Officer Willerd Gehrett for being selected as our 2024 Corrections Officer of the Year for the Newberry Correctional Facility.
Will Heikki Lunta do the trick?
Stein’s Heikki Lunta Party at Pine Stump on Saturday, February 10 was packed, both inside and out.
Top of the Lake snowmobile show this weekend
The 32nd Annual Top of the Lake Snowmobile Show is set to take place in Naubinway this weekend, February 16 and 17.
French Trucking 14U falls in semifinals
After advancing to the final day, the 14U French Trucking team, a combined group from Newberry, Manistique, and Munising, fell to a high-powered Escanaba team 6-1.
Early voting begins Saturday
Michigan voters can cast ballots in the February primary election as early as nine days before election day, which is February 27.
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Obituaries for the week of 02/14/2024
Marla Elaine Fillman January 6, 1947 – February 6, 2024 Lifelong Newberry resident, Marla "Lannie" Elaine Fillman, 77, died Tuesday evening February 6, 2024 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Born...