ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Newberry Mayor 2025 Glory Reitz Mar 20, 20251 commentTim Marden and Joy Glanzer run for seat that has been uncontested since 2017.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Newberry Commission 2025 Glory Reitz Mar 19, 20258 commentsTwo candidates running for each available seat.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs property sale for Alachua County rural collection center Glory Reitz Mar 11, 20252 commentsCommission also authorizes staff to begin negotiations on extension of Easton contract.
Government + PoliticsNewberry appoints Jason Lyman as interim fire chief Lillian Hamman Feb 27, 20251 commentPersonnel shuffle follows Mike Vogel’s resignation after being arrested for driving under influence.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves third CDD Glory Reitz Feb 24, 20250 commentsCommission also discussed downtown parking.
Government + PoliticsNewberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address Glory Reitz Feb 21, 20254 commentsCity clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
Government + PoliticsNewberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager Glory Reitz Feb 11, 20255 commentsMarlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
NewsNewberry City Manager to resign Glory Reitz Jan 28, 20250 commentsCommission also approves ordinance to make ratepayer backstop of wastewater loan official.
Government + PoliticsNewberry considers wastewater funding options Glory Reitz Dec 10, 20240 commentsCity hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
EducationNewberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment Glory Reitz Dec 5, 20242 commentsNewberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
EducationNewberry Community School submits charter application to state Glory Reitz Nov 27, 20243 commentsDecision expected Feb. 26.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves land acquisitions for Easton, downtown improvement Glory Reitz Nov 26, 20240 commentsCity makes early move toward downtown stormwater assessment.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion Glory Reitz Nov 18, 20240 commentsFunds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission approves 2 CDDs Glory Reitz Nov 13, 20240 commentsCommissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs NC Ranch CDD first reading commission Glory Reitz Oct 29, 20240 commentsCommission punts CDD for Westone first reading with second readings set for Nov. 12.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 20240 commentsCommission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
Government + PoliticsNewberry government, citizen clash over charter conversion comments Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20245 commentsCity sends charter school conversion opponent a cease-and-desist letter.
Government + PoliticsNewberry workshops comprehensive plan updates Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20240 commentsPlanners still taking input before finalizing plan.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20240 commentsCity also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
EducationNewberry still working on charter application with no contract Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20243 commentsCharter school board has filed articles of incorporation.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentCity Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Government + PoliticsNewberry breaks ground for new city hall Glory Reitz Aug 28, 20242 commentsNewberry City Commission authorized funding in June.
Government + PoliticsNewberry tables fire assessment Glory Reitz Aug 27, 20242 commentsCity says proposed rate is skewed by noncompliant business.
Government + PoliticsNewberry receives $350,000 grant for historic power plant Glory Reitz Aug 12, 20240 commentsCity to issue RFP for small business partner.