Joseph “Joe” Henry Brown, age 62, of Kincheloe, Michigan, died on November 28, 2021, in Bloomingdale, Michigan. He was born on May 5, 1959, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Benjamin Louis and Marian Isabell-Bernice (McKelvie) Brown. Joe grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and attended the special education program […]
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Cancer Care in Alpena Helps Sault Ste. Marie Women Stay Positive and Focused
ALPENA, Mich. – Katelyn Porcaro, 33, is a working mom of three. With kids in sports and a husband studying for his engineering degree at Lake Superior State University, she has a lot going on. She began having occasional headaches and some neck tension she believed was her body’s reaction to […]
From Holly to Raco – A Story by Sharon Kennedy
Over 30 years ago, Corinne Franke, a pretty gal from Holly, MI went backpacking with a group of church friends called “The Pathfinders.” Their leader picked one of the most isolated and beautiful places in the Upper Peninsula—Isle Royal. This remote island might have been chosen to test the courage […]
Michael J. Hoffman
Michael J. Hoffman, age 72, passed away peacefully at home in Kinross, MI on February 18, 2022 after a short and courageous medical battle. Born in Holland, MI on September 8, 1949 to parents Jay and Bette Hoffman, Michael had a rewarding career as an electronics technician. He loved nature […]
Kathleen Ann Gonyeau
Kathleen Ann Gonyeau, 82, passed away February 20, 2022 at the Chippewa County Hospice House surrounded by her beloved family.Kathleen was born June 12, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late William and Cora Daniel.Kathleen graduated from Mercy School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. On […]
Police investigate fatal snowmobile accident in Mackinac County
Michigan State Police Troopers from the St. Ignace Post are investigating a fatal snowmobile crash that took place Tuesday afternoon in Moran Township of Mackinac County. A snowmobile driven by Dean Daggett, a 60-year-old male from Kenockee, Michigan was southbound on Schoolhouse Rd when it came around a blind curve […]
John “Sonny” Mills
John “Sonny” Thomas Mills passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by Lorraine, the love of his life, and his children and grandchildren on February 19, 2022, in Strongs, MI. He was 89. The world lost a beautiful soul that day, but Heaven gained another angel. There are not enough […]
Heavy snow expected with Winter Storm – UPDATED
UPDATE: Sleet/Freezing Rain/Rain in the Lower Peninsula will limit moisture transport to the EUP today and this evening. While the south will see an ice storm (M-68 to M-55 or so) and heavy rain in central and southern Lower Michigan, we will see lighter snow amounts than predicted a couple […]
Several Sault Youth Wrestlers earn honors at regionals in Traverse City
NEMWA regionals were held this past weekend in Traverse City, and several Sault Youth Wrestling Team Members were honored to compete. 5 of our 7 wrestlers made it to the podium today and will represent the team at NEMWA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS in Petoskey next Sunday. Drew Burtt 2nd Place, Kane […]
Rose Mary Watson
Rose Mary (Callaghan) Watson, age 78, died on February 13, 2022, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. “Little Mary Callaghan” was born on July 29, 1943 and was the daughter of Doris Madeline Dutcher and William Joseph Callaghan, and a Cedarville native. Rose Mary graduated from Cedarville High School class of […]