Shirley Ann Campbell, age 86, of St. Ignace, Michigan, passed away on March 20, 2021 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, Michigan. She was born on November 23, 1934 in St. Ignace to Elmer and Madeline (Wisner) Johnston. Shirley grew up in Carp River, Michigan and attended school in St. […]
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Tearance “Terry” Cottelit
Tearance Joseph “Terry” Cottelit, age 89, of Brimley, Michigan passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 30, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital. Terry was born on January 9, 1932, in Newberry, Michigan to the late John and Irene (Kennedy) Cottelit. He was a graduate of Superior – Bay Mills Township Schools with […]
Saints fall in overtime, ending regional domination (with photos)
The St. Ignace Saints girls’ basketball team saw their run of 11 straight regional titles end on Wednesday at the Sault High Gymnasium, as they dropped a overtime decision to undefeated Calumet, 65-55, in a Division 3, Region 17 final. St. Ignace’s Tabby Shephard hit a turn-around jumper with four […]
Donald Charles Leslie, Jr.07/04/1982Operate- License Suspended/Revoked/DeniedOperate While IntoxicatedAlcohol-Open Container in MVFines and costs $204593 days, credit 2, serve 6, balance held200 hours community serviceSign releasesAssessment and recommendationsNo alcohol, controlled substance, marijuana, THCNo bars/taverns/casinosTest on demand Robert Allen Hebeeb III02/03/1993Domestic ViolenceFines and costs $90093 days, credit 4, balance suspendedSign releasesNo alcohol, […]
Rudyard Area Schools is excited to announce a big change to who we are!
Rudyard Area Schools is excited to announce a big change to who we are! Over 80 years ago the district took on a Bulldog as the school mascot. In recent years there has been some debate if its time to retire the current mascot and embrace something that fits more […]
New Owner Takes Control of Parker’s Hardware
SAULT STE MARIE, MI — In a letter posted to social media by Scott and Bernie Parker, they have announced that they’ve sold the Hardware Store they’ve operated for nearly 50 years!. Scott reported that the new name of the store will be: Parker ACE Hardware. The new owner, Michael […]
Rudyard boys roll into the regional finals, girls advance to quarters (with photos)
The Rudyard Bulldogs boys’ basketball team kept on rolling on Tuesday night, as they defeated the Mackinaw City Comets, 78-53, in a Division 4, Region 26 semifinal, at the Harris Kahl Gymnasium in Rudyard. EJ Suggitt led all scorers with 28 points for the Bulldogs, including 14 in the second […]
Leonard Valentine
Leonard H. Valentine, 82, a lifetime resident of St. Ignace, passed away early Sunday morning, March 28, 2021. He was a loving husband to his childhood best friend, Sally (nee Hagen) Alexander Valentine, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and hunter/fisherman extraordinaire. He was born October 19, 1938. He served […]
COVID raged in Michigan prisons. Life outside isn’t easy either for parolees.
ROYAL OAK — After 11 years in prison, Robin Roberts returned to an empty home in Detroit this winter. He had an inflatable mattress, one set of clothes and thousands of dollars in tax debt from the house. Things already would have been different upon his return, but the COVID-19 […]
Counties Declare Emergency Status As Virtual Meetings Clause Ends
Many counties are turning to declaring states of emergency so that they may continue to meet virtually as the blanket ability for public bodies to hold virtual meetings for any reason will sunset effective March 31. Under PA 254 of 2020, localities were given the ability to host virtual meetings under […]