Though his photos are impressive, one military veteran — known for his daring photo shoots — says his photography has landed him in jail. Known as “Driftershoots” online and on Instagram, the veteran says he has been traveling as a photographer “nonstop” since April 2020. Metro Detroiters may be familiar with […]
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Council Approves Winter Finals Update
The MHSAA’s Representative Council today approved a plan for adjusting schedules for the five Winter “contact” sports which may begin non-contact activities Jan. 16 but not full practice and competition until Feb. 1 per the recent update to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) epidemic plan. The […]
Kemon Bassett Named GLIAC North Division Player of the Week
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Lake Superior State student-athlete Kemon Bassett has been named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball North Division Player of the Week, as announced by GLIAC conference officials on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Kemon Bassett has earned his first GLIAC North Player of the Week award of his career […]
Virginia Wojnaroski
Virginia Marie Wojnaroski passed away January 13, 2021. Her family and friends celebrate her life with memories of her loving graciousness. Virginia shared her many talents of baking, gardening, and sewing with all. She is survived by her son and daughters, John, Cheryl, and Diane, their spouses, grandchildren, and great […]
DNR offers accelerated conservation officer training academy for first time
ROSCOMMON, MI – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for new recruits to protect the state’s natural resources and environment. The DNR is accepting applications to its 10th conservation officer academy, which will begin this spring and conclude in the fall. New this year is a shortened training […]
Nicole “Nikki” Pavlat
Nicole Marie “Nikki” Pavlat, age 45, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on January 9, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 4, 1975 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, to Glenn John and Judith Ann (Marble) Owaski. Many words could describe Nikki, but if you ask her […]
Lyon Charged With 9 Counts Involuntary Manslaughter; Snyder Arraigned
Ex-Department of Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon pleaded not guilty today in Genesee Circuit Court to nine counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of willful neglect of duty for his role in the Flint water crisis. Also appearing in court today at the 67th District Court was former Governor […]
Dylan Larkin named next Detroit Red Wings captain
(WXYZ) — Dylan Larkin has been named the next captain of the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced on Wednesday. Larkin, a Waterford native who played for the USA NTDP and the University of Michigan before turning pro, will be the team’s fourth captain since 1986 and the 37th captain […]
3 More Winter Sports To Restart In Full
Three more MHSAA non-contact Winter sports will be allowed to restart practice Saturday (Jan. 16) per the updated epidemic order announced today by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), while four Winter contact sports may begin indoor practices Saturday with non-contact activities. Girls gymnastics, girls and boys […]
Pres Trump impeached for second time. How could this happen – even faster than before?
WASHINGTON (AP) — When some Democrats were pushing for President Donald Trump’s impeachment in early 2019, it took around five months for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to back the idea. This time, it only took a day. Pelosi came out strongly Thursday in support of Trump’s removal — either by […]












