Ronald Lee Franklin, age 83, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, died on December 16, 2020 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He was born on July 23, 1937 in Trenton, MI, to John Franklin Sr. and Eldred (Gordon) Franklin. Ronald grew up in Trenton. After graduation from Trenton High School, he […]
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State Police investigate traffic crash involving horse and buggy
OSCEOLA COUNTY, MI.— On Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 at approximately 2:19 P.M., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac and Mt. Pleasant Posts were dispatched to the area of M-115 at 70th. Rd. for a crash involving a horse drawn buggy and a Chevrolet Tahoe. Further investigation revealed the […]
Governor Whitmer Commutes Sentences for Four Individuals
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today granted four requests for clemency after reviewing the applications and recommendations by the Michigan Parole Board. “As a former prosecutor, I recognize how critical it is to take steps toward a smarter and more equitable justice system. Over the last two years, we’ve worked with leaders on both sides of the aisle to make tremendous progress to give people a second […]
Lawrence Knight
Lawrence Scott Knight, age 88, of DeTour Village, MI, died on December 15, 2020 in Marquette, MI. He was born on September 17, 1932 in Highland Park, MI, to John and Annie (Greieg) Knight. Lawrence was a Drummond Island resident for almost sixty years. He enjoyed building his own canoe […]
Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown to Stop Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives
TORONTO — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a Provincewide Shutdown. Additional restrictions will be put into place and reinforce that Ontarians should stay at home as much as […]
Honors bestowed on area football players
By Scott Nason“The Game” ESPN 1400TheGameSportsShow.podbean.com The Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association has named its All-Upper Peninsula 8-Player Dream Team in high school football for the 2020 season. While the season will resuming its playoffs in January, they will not include any teams from the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Cedarville […]
Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter kicks off new year with free Dementia Super Saturday Series, education programs, support groups and more
The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter will offer a wide array of free virtual support groups, education programs and social engagement programs in January, including another Dementia Super Saturday Series installment on Saturday, Jan. 30. Alzheimer’s Association support groups, education programs and social engagement programs offer emotional and social support, provide […]
Michigan prison internal affairs chief alleges improper meddling by boss
LANSING — The head of internal affairs at the Michigan Department of Corrections says an official who works closely with Director Heidi Washington has micro-managed his department and improperly attempted to change the results of investigations into alleged prison wrongdoing. And Washington may now be required to testify in a lawsuit in […]
COVID-19 spikes follow in prisons after transfers
“This WHOLE F——— COMPOUND IS INFECTED. Every unit, the control center, the gym, the school, the chow hall, every where … So why are they moving anybody anywhere?” Robert Vermett, Prisoner at Kinross Correctional Facility DETROIT (AP) — Families of men incarcerated at Michigan’s Kinross Correctional Facility believed its remote […]
Arthur Greiner
Arthur John Greiner, age 79, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away late Thursday evening, December 17, 2020, at Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Arthur was born on January 7, 1941, in Ellison Bay, WI to the late Bernard and Lorene (Rosengren) Greiner. He was a graduate of Gibraltar […]