Robert Lee Carlson, 92, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, passed away Thursday March 25, 2021 at War Memorial Hospital. He was born July 17, 1928 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Carl Oscar and Selma (Bjunes) Carlson. Robert graduated from Sault High with the class of 1946. After graduation Robert […]
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Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and a top health official warned that too many Americans are declaring virus victory too quickly, appealing for mask requirements and other restrictions to be maintained or restored to stave off a “fourth surge” of COVID-19. The head of the CDC said she had […]
Soo takes high-scoring matinee vs. Blind River
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Noah Boman tallied twice, and dished out a pair of assists, to help propel the Soo Thunderbirds to a 7-5 triumph over the Blind River Beavers Sunday afternoon in a high-scoring Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League matinee at John Rhodes Community Centre. Coming off a three-point […]
Four area girls’ basketball teams being regionals Monday (with photos)
Four Eastern Upper Peninsula girls’ high school basketball teams will begin their regional semifinals on Monday night. The Rudyard Bulldogs (10-5) will face the Cedarville Trojans (11-2) in a Division 4, Region 26 semifinal at Sault Ste. Marie, on Monday at 7:00 pm. You can hear that game on Country […]
Cloverland Electric Commits to Hydro Plant as Clean Energy Fuel Source
DAFTER, Mich. (March 29, 2020) – Cloverland Electric continues its commitment to its hydroelectric facility as part of its clean energy fuel mix. With concerns related to recent power outage event in Texas, the cooperative wants to reassure its members about one of its primary fuel sources that powers 43,000 meters […]
Merlin Galer
Merlin Conrad Galer, age 90, of Pickford, Michigan, died Sunday, March 28, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 30, 1930, in his grandparents’ home in the Blairville area of Pickford, to Conrad and Izetta Elizabeth (Wise) Galer. Merlin grew up in Pickford, St. Ignace, Newberry, […]
Driver crashes into stopped Michigan State Police patrol car, injuring trooper
FLINT, MI – A Michigan State Police trooper was hospitalized after being injured in a Friday, March 26 crash involving an alleged drunk driver. The trooper was conducting a traffic stop on Fenton Road near Lincoln Street in Mundy Township when a 42-year-old driving a Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck crashed […]
Michigan, Ontario issue warning over contaminated smelts in Lake Superior
Limit consumption of rainbow smelts to one serving per month, state health department advises The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning the public of elevated perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) levels in Lake Superior rainbow smelt. The health department is recommending that individuals limit Lake Superior rainbow smelt consumption […]
34-year-old wanted by Sault Police
The Sault Ste. Marie, ON Police Service is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of 34-year-old Lyle Andrew Marshall. In a release issued today, police say the accused is currently wanted for a surety revocation. Marshall is described as 5’9” tall, weighing 150 lbs. Anyone with information is urged to contact […]
Paul Kosiewicz
Paul Stanley Kosiewicz, age 77, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away late Thursday evening, March 25, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital’s Long Term Care Unit. Paul was born on March 11, 1944, in Bronx, New York to the late John and Mary (Konopka) Kosiewicz. Paul served his country in […]