Government + PoliticsNewberry changing due date for utility bills Camille Broadway May 23, 20230 commentsCity sets a date for the first of two comprehensive plan public input sessions.
EducationSBAC keeps interim superintendent amid mixed marks Camille Broadway May 3, 20231 commentBoard members vote to keep Andrew through end of his contract.
NewsNewberry mayor switches political parties Seth Johnson May 2, 202315 commentsMarlowe joins Forward Party.
BusinessBev, Better Burger crew break ground in Newberry Seth Johnson May 1, 20230 commentsRestaurant looks to open by early October.
NewsACPS begins rezoning with first input meeting Seth Johnson Apr 19, 20230 commentsOvercapacity schools expect more students.
FeaturedNewberry schedules final vote for impact fees Seth Johnson Apr 11, 20230 commentsCommission set rate on Monday.
FeaturedNewberry board OKs zipline site plan Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20234 commentsBoard also approved new commercial, residential growth.
NewsNewberry considers veterans memorial to open 2024 Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20230 commentsSolar farm discussion set for April 10.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves new resident impact fees J.C. Derrick Mar 16, 20230 commentsFees likely to take effect in late June.
NewsNewberry, BOCC to discuss meat processing facility Camille Broadway Mar 7, 20231 commentInterlocal agreement expected to be voted on in April.
Government + PoliticsNewberry cancels April election Seth Johnson Feb 23, 20231 commentAll three incumbents on ballot win unopposed.
NewsNewberry selects firm for wastewater engineering Taryn Ashby Feb 21, 20231 commentMayor says city holding on to 15 acres on wastewater property for potential meat process plant.
Government + PoliticsMarlowe: Newberry looking to the future Taryn Ashby Feb 17, 20231 commentMayor touts growth during annual address.
NewsBOCC backs meat processing facility, local ranches Seth Johnson Feb 10, 20230 commentsAlachua County has dedicated $2.5 million.
FeaturedLocal leaders ask Tallahassee for water, workers Seth Johnson Jan 10, 20230 commentsAlachua County delegation meeting convened Tuesday.
FeaturedMeasuring Mainstreet’s 2022 impact J.C. Derrick Dec 30, 20221 commentLooking back on an eventful year in local journalism.
ReportsMainstreet Daily News 2022 Community Impact Report Mainstreet Daily News Dec 30, 20220 commentsLooking back on an eventful year in local news.
BusinessCoffee shop to open in Newberry Taryn Ashby Dec 16, 20220 commentsEllianos Coffee will open near the main intersection.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission denies open container proposal Taryn Ashby Dec 14, 20222 commentsNarrow 3-2 vote defeats open container zoning.
BusinessBev’s Burgers headed to Newberry J.C. Derrick Nov 30, 20224 commentsLocal chain hopes to open new location by July 2023.
Local NewsNewberry board approves new restaurant Taryn Ashby Nov 29, 20221 commentGround to break in January—but restaurant franchise remains mystery.
BusinessNewberry to get new restaurant—and likely 2 J.C. Derrick Nov 25, 20220 commentsThe Newberry City Commission will consider a commercial development plan for this lot across from Oak View Middle School. (Photo courtesy Google Street View)
Government + PoliticsVoters pass surtax, single-member districts J.C. Derrick Nov 9, 20220 commentsBoth measures slip by on narrow margins.
ElectionsVoters to decide Alachua County Commission structure Seth Johnson Oct 21, 20225 commentsBoth parties use same logic for at-large structure.