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Former Newberry woman to stand trial for 1997 murder of infant
UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - On Friday the Honorable Beth Ann Gibson of the 92nd District Court in St. Ignace issued an Opinion and Order binding over Nancy Gerwatowski, 60, formerly of Newberry, to stand trial for the cold-case murder of an infant discovered 27 years ago. According to a press...
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital announces renovations
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH) has announced an upcoming renovation of its Surgical Services Department. This significant upgrade is part of our ongoing facility capital planning projects, starting with their Operating Room and includes the Gibson Family Health Clinic, Long Term Care, and other departments. HNJH is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care and.
Newberry Motors employees donate $20,000 to track and football field project
Kids are our future, and the employees at Newberry Motors recently made a major investment in that future. Newberry Motors Owner and President Kevin Vanatta recently announced that employees of the dealership raised $20,000 to donate to the Tahquamenon Area Schools Athletic Department for needed upgrades at the Newberry track and football facility.
Luce County Sheriff warns of caller impersonating police
LUCE COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN) — The sheriff in Luce County is warning the community about reports of calls from someone claiming to be a deputy, who is not. Tuesday afternoon, an update from the Luce County Sheriff’s Department on Facebook said the scam was active, with the scammer identifying himself as Deputy William Hall, calling […]
Baseball Game Preview: Onaway on Home-Turf
The Onaway Cardinals will be playing at home against the Newberry Indians at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Onaway will be strutting in after a victory while Newberry will be coming in after a loss. Onaway is headed into the matchup fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season....
Luce County Sheriff warns of caller impersonating police
LUCE COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN) — The sheriff in Luce County is warning the community about reports of calls from someone claiming to be a deputy, who is not. Tuesday afternoon, an update from the Luce County Sheriff’s Department on Facebook said the scam was active, with the scammer identifying himself as Deputy William Hall, calling […]
Calling all actors: Try out for Annie!
The Erickson Center for the Arts (ECA) is holding open auditions for their annual summer musical on Monday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 14 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The auditions will be held at The Pine Performance Center. Anyone age 6 and up is encouraged to try out. Adult performers are needed. Show dates for the musical are set for July 18, 19, and 20. This year’s planned musical is “Annie” based on the 1924 comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” by Harold Gray.
Introducing Peninsula Pointe Dance Studio
The Sanders family was recently at a crossroads. The homeschool family has already lived several places in their young lives: Jack Sanders, father and husband, is a field technician for Ponsse. His work takes him across the nation, and he heads into the woods there to repair forest machinery in need. But lately, they were torn between two new opportunities:
Ross Freeman Science and Technology Wing dedicated at Engadine
Between performances at the Engadine Consolidated Schools (ECS) spring music and band concert on April 22, the school science and technology wing was officially named in honor of the late Ross Freeman, an Engadine native and electrical engineer, and inventor of the Field Programmable Gate Array. More than 20 of...
Former U.P. woman to stand trial in 1997 death of infant found in pit toilet
ST. IGNACE, MI – A former Upper Peninsula resident will stand trial for a 27-year-old cold-case murder of an infant known as “Baby Garnet.”. Judge Ann Gibson of the 92nd District Court in St. Ignace bound over Nancy Gerwatowski, 60, formerly of Newberry, on May 10. She was...
Newberry, Engadine track at Pickford
Senior Kennedy Depew had a hand in three first-place finishes, but it wasn’t enough for the Newberry boys to keep pace with Pickford in the Web Morrison Invitational track and field meet in Pickford on Saturday. Depew won the 100m dash in 12.31 seconds, took the 200m (24.82) and...
11 road closures to know this week across Michigan
An increase in orange construction barrels throughout Michigan means warmer weather is upon us. For the week of Sunday, April 28, through Saturday, May 4, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has more than 70 road projects scheduled to close lanes, ramps, and full segments of major roadways. Drivers should...
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