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Second phase of housing project for Soo Locks starts
The second phase of a housing project in Chippewa County started last week to ease up housing specifically for Soo Locks construction workers. The Kinross housing project officially opened its doors to tenants last July. Currently, it’s housing 55 workers, and with the summer construction starting up at the locks, more housing is needed. Southeastern Disaster Relief Services and the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation teamed up early last year to make this project happen.
Pickford earns a pair of shutout wins over Newberry
NEWBERRY - The Pickford Panthers scored a pair of convincing wins on the diamond on Thursday afternoon, shutting out Newberry 21-0 and 10-0 in a non-conference doubleheader. Pickford (6-4) travels to Rudyard on Monday, April 29. Newberry is also on the road on Monday, paying a visit to Sault Ste. Marie.
Explore the life-saving history of Vermilion Point with newly reprinted book
CHIPPEWA COUNTY — Upper Peninsula history buffs can help support the preservation of one of the most interesting sections of shorelines in the state. The Little Traverse Conservancy is supporting the re-release of a book about Vermilion Point, one of the most popular nature reserves in the region. The area is home to endangered species and a historic structure once used as a rapid response station.
Feeding America food distribution scheduled for Luce County Thursday afternoon
NEWBERRY, Mich. (WLUC) - Feeding America West Michigan is scheduled to distribute food to residents in need of assistance in Luce County on Thursday afternoon. The pantry is located at the GCCP Dunlap Center, at 6545 Hwy. M-123 in Newberry. Distribution is slated to begin at 2 p.m. Eastern time. Anyone unable to physically attend can have a proxy or stand in pick up food for them. That person will need to be ready to give the name, address, and household size of any other family they are picking up for.
'It's a big boost for these boys': Cheboygan baseball tops Rudyard in home doubleheader
CHEBOYGAN – Last Saturday, the Cheboygan baseball team took one on the chin against Rudyard. Losing by 16 runs to the Bulldogs in Boyne City, the Chiefs had an opportunity for payback against their Straits Area Conference rivals a few days later. On Thursday, the Chiefs came up with arguably their two biggest victories of the season by sweeping the Bulldogs with 6-4 and 7-6 wins in Cheboygan. ...
M-123 lane closure starts next week
M–123 will be temporarily reduced to one lane of traffic on a section of Luce County roadway near Newberry due to construction beginning Monday, April 29. Michigan Department of Transportation plans to replace a culvert over Otto/Brant creek. The two-million-dollar project includes scour countermeasures, riprap, guardrail, signs, and approach...
Tim Callahan: Newberry’s ‘Field Research’ artist
In May 2023, Tim Callahan renewed his subscription to The Newberry News. He mailed a check in an envelope that he’d turned into a work of art. He drew a moose delivering the News, then colored it in with watercolor paint. It was charming. His artwork has also been...
Rudyard Bulldogs Baseball aiming for third straight Final Four in 2024
RUDYARD, Mich. (WJMN) – This spring, the Rudyard Bulldogs baseball team begins their quest for a third consecutive trip downstate to play in the Final Four of the MHSAA Division 4 baseball tournament. “We return eight starters from last year, so we’re pretty solid,” said Cameron Peterson, first baseman...
Newberry students compete in U.P. Skills Challenge
On Friday, April 19, Newberry High School trades students went to the Negaunee Millwright Facility in Negaunee for the UP Skills Challenge. The event is organized by the Upper Peninsula Construction Council in Marquette. The millwright facility is an apprenticeship training school for the unions, and an excellent opportunity for...
Trees coming down, $350,000 payment from Pentland received
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 Tuesday, April 16. Removing the trees, which have damaged downtown sidewalks, has been long discussed at village council meetings.
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