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Whitmer Seeks MI Court Ruling Striking Down Abortion Ban

Governor Gretchen Whitmer filed a lawsuit this morning in the Oakland Circuit Court arguing the Michigan Constitution protects a woman’s access to abortion and will use her executive authority to urge the Michigan Supreme Court to take the case directly. This comes weeks ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling of Dobbs […]

Pearl Menard

Pearl Theresa (McCoy) Menard, age 93, of Sugar Island, MI, passed away on Monday April 4, 2022, at the White Wiles Assisted Living Hospice Room in Rudyard, MI. Pearl was born on June 14, 1928, on Sugar Island to the late Fred P. and Emma B. (Rickley) McCoy.  On August 17, […]

Sault Ste Marie awarded MEDC grant

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today announced that eight communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of $160,000 in grants to support downtown enhancement and improvement projects. Governor Whitmer is committed to supporting small businesses as Michigan continues growing its economy. Michigan has added jobs […]

NOJHL announces Eagles – Cubs playoff series schedule

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Wednesday the game schedule for the its West Division semifinal between the Soo Eagles and Greater Sudbury Cubs. This best-of-seven match-up will commence Friday in a 7:30 p.m. start at Pullar Stadium in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. The Eagles will also […]

Joanne Arbic

Joanne “Jo” Elizabeth Arbic, age 88, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the Hospice of the EUP – Hospice House. Jo was born on September 24, 1933, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI the daughter of the late Albert and Christena (McMoran) Abbott, Jr.  […]

William Mason

William Lyle “Bill” Mason, age 86, of Kinross, MI passed away on March 31, 2022, at his home following a battle with cancer. Bill was born on May 30, 1935, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Lyle and Esther (McCready) Mason. He graduated from Sault High School with […]

District Court Report – April 5, 2022

Theodora PoeFail to Report Accident to FixturesFines and costs $1750.6645 days suspended William John JosephsonORV-OUILFines and costs $109590 days, credit 1, serve 2, balance held in abeyanceAssessment and recommendations80 hours community serviceNo alcohol, controlled substance, marijuana, THCNo alcohol productsNo bars/taverns/casinosSign releasesTest on demandNo operate ORV the next 6 months Lyndon […]