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Monday, March 31, 2025
We are in the peak of summer in the eastern upper peninsula, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and pristine bodies of water that are deeply intertwined with our culture and livelihoods. Landscapes of vivid greens and vibrant shades of blue are accented by fields of white, purple, and yellow flowers that […]
The International Bridge is excited to announce that we are upgrading our tolling system. Our new systemwill introduce features that will improve your tolling experience. The new system is scheduled to go liveAug. 10. Over time, we will discontinue our current cards and transition to 6C RFID windshield tags that […]
Frederick Wayne Forrest, age 86, of Brimley, MI passed away at his home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Freddie was born on October 22, 1935, in Gladys, MI, the son of the late Trefflie and Florence (Brabrant) Forrest. On August 30, 1979, Freddie married Helen S. Fisher in Sault Ste. Marie. He […]
Terry Dean Baxter, age 67, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. He passed away at his home in Rudyard, Michigan surrounded by his family. Terry was born on March 20, 1955 to Horace and Phyllis (DeWitt) Baxter in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He […]
Michele Dawn LavigneOperate While IntoxicatedFines and costs $138093 days, credit 2, serve 3, balance held in abeyance160 hours community serviceSign releasesNo alcohol, controlled substance, marijuana, THCAssessment and recommendationsAttend one 12 step meeting per week Christopher James HolmOperating with the Presence of Controlled SubstanceFines and costs $17580 hours community service Kemon […]
A southern Ontario man drowned July 19 trying to rescue two children swimming in Haviland Bay, west of Sault Ste. Marie. Ontario Provincial Police said they were called at 9:15 p.m., along with Goulais Fire and Rescue, Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre. “Investigation determined […]
ALPENA, MI. On July 22, 2022, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post were dispatched to the MyMichigan Hospital at the request of the Alpena Police Department after a two-year-old female child was brought in who was deceased. Following an investigation by Alpena Post detectives and troopers, the […]
The Court of Appeals this week upheld the $11 million judgment awarded to Lisa and Cedric Griffey, former employees with the Department of Corrections, in a racial discrimination and retaliation lawsuit. In the case Griffey v. Department of Corrections, Ms. Griffey, a probation officer for Lapeer County, sued MDOC after […]
Harold Allan “Harry” Stockfisch, age 80, of Kinross, MI passed away July 22, 2022, at his home. Harry was born on January 27, 1942, in Traverse City, MI to the late Carl and Arvilla (Spencer) Stockfisch. He was a graduate of Traverse City Senior High with the class of 1960. […]
Floyd Earl Peffers, age 89, of Dafter, Michigan, died at the Pennington House in Pickford, Michigan, on July 21, 2022. He was born in Pickford on May 20, 1933, to William Henry and Pearl Jeannette (Farrish) Peffers. Floyd grew up in Pickford and graduated from Pickford High School. He joined […]