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Beavers edge Eagles in extra shots

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Jesse Dupuis notched the lone marker, in a four-round shootout, to help give the Blind River Beavers a 6-5 victory over the Soo Eagles Saturday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest at Pullar Stadium. The clubs traded early markers before the match-up was six […]

Eagles outscore Rapids

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Brian Fiddes and Nicholas Castillo both tallied twice, as part of a nine-goal outburst provided by the Soo Eagles, including six in the third period, Thursday night as they soared past the French River Rapids 9-3 in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League play at Pullar Stadium. […]

Glen Dale “Glenie” Tompkins, Jr

Glen Dale “Glenie” Tompkins, Jr., age 50, of Pickford, MI passed away on February 8, 2022, at home. Glenie was born on April 14, 1971, in Grand Haven, MI to Glen and Ethel (Kibble) Tompkins, Sr.  Glenie graduated from Pickford High School. He enjoyed racings, mud runs, car shows, hunting […]

Gov. Whitmer on Illegal Blockade of Ambassador Bridge: “We are pushing the Canadian government to resolve this swiftly and safely.” 

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer appeared on WXYZ and CNN this morning to reiterate her call on Canadian officials to take all appropriate steps to swiftly and safely reopen traffic so we can keep growing Michigan’s economy, supporting good-paying jobs, and lowering costs for families.  Here is a link to her full interviews on WXYZ and CNN linked here.  On actions Governor Whitmer is taking to end the illegal […]

District Court – February 11, 2022

Jodie Ann DownsAssault or Assault & BatteryFines and costs $17593 days, credit 5, serve 25, balance suspended Gregory James CollinsDisorderly Person-JostlingFines and costs $43093 days suspended Timothy James YorkMotor Vehicle-Operation without SecurityFines and costs $350 Trevor Allen McKerchieOperate While Visibly ImpairedFines and costs $92093 days, credit 1, balance held in […]

Kari Ann Willis

Kari Ann Willis, 49, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2022 at her home. She was born March 24, 1972 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Donald and Marilyn (Spencer) McDonald. Kari graduated from Sault Area High School and Saint Mary’s School of Cosmetology. She […]