David Leopold Leclerc, age 67, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at Freighter View Assisted Living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. David was born on December 19, 1953, in Burlington, Vermont to Roland Paul and Shirley Alice (Fondry) Leclerc. David was a graduate of Sault […]
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Man charged with killing 8 people at Georgia massage parlors
ATLANTA (AP) — A white gunman was charged Wednesday with killing eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors in an attack that sent terror through the Asian American community, which has increasingly been targeted during the coronavirus pandemic. A day after the shootings, investigators were trying to unravel what might have […]
Mary Ellen Reavie
Mary Ellen Reavie, age 78, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died on Monday, March 8, 2021, in Cheboygan, Michigan. She was born on March 16, 1942 in Sault Ste. Maire, Michigan, to Francis William and Loretta Bernadette (Tromblay) Martin. Mary Ellen grew up in St. Ignace, Michigan and graduated from LaSalle […]
Cedarville sweeps varsity doubleheader
The Cedarville Trojans swept a varsity basketball double header on Wednesday night at the John Duncan Gymnasium. The Trojan boys’ basketball team improved to 7-5 on the season, as they cruised over the Eagles, 71-33. Cedarville will start district play on Thursday, as they will face Pickford in a semifinal. […]
Whitmer, Gordon Agree To Waive Confidentiality Agreement
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office said Thursday that the state and her former health director amended his $155,000 severance deal to remove a confidentiality clause that had drawn criticism. Robert Gordon abruptly resigned in January, the day he issued a coronavirus order allowing restaurants to reopen for […]
Judge Denies Snyder Motion To Quash In Flint Water Criminal Case
A judge presiding over the Flint water criminal case today denied former Governor Rick Snyder’s motion to quash proceedings, in which the former governor argued that any action taken or not taken regarding his alleged crimes occurred from the seat of state government in Lansing and not in Flint. Mr. […]
Canada-US Border Closure Was Just Extended Again & It’s Been Almost A Year
Almost a year after coming into place, the non-essential travel restrictions between Canada and the U.S. have been extended once again. Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair, confirmed the news via Twitter on Thursday. Almost a year after coming into place, the non-essential travel restrictions between Canada and the U.S. have been […]
Blue Devils Hockey open regionals with a win
The Sault High Blue Devil hockey team opened up regional play on Tuesday night in Tawas, and skated away with a 5-2 win over the Braves. Sault High (6-5) advances to the regional semifinal on Thursday against Alpena. That game will be played in Tawas, and you can hear the […]
Soo teacher charged with felony sex crimes against student
An automotive teacher at Sault Area High School has been charged with child sex crimes against a student. Timothy Strader is being charged with three counts of fourth-degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and child sexually abusive activity relating to a sexual relationship he is alleged to be having with a 17 […]
Patricia Ryan
Patricia C. Ryan, age 83, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away March 9, 2021, due to complications of cancer with her beloved husband Merle by her side. Born September 4, 1937, in Sault Ste. Marie to Carmeleta Moon and Elwood Schrumpf. Patricia (Pat to most) graduated from Sault High […]