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William “Buffalo” Brabant

William Francis Brabant, 68, known to many as “Buffalo”, died on April 18, 2021, two days before his 69th birthday. He leaves behind a daughter, Buffy Brabant and granddaughter, Eva Brabant who both cared for him during his long illness with kidney failure. He was preceded in death by his […]

Ronna McDaniel for Michigan governor? Report stirs speculation

Lansing — Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, revealed this week that she’s considered running against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in the 2022 election, according to a Thursday report from Politico. The national news outlet said McDaniel, the former chairwoman of the Michigan  Republican Party, made the remark during “a […]

Former Bay Mill Chairman nominated by Biden for Dept of Interior

Former Bay Mills Indian Community Chairman, Bryan Newland, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs in the Department of Interior. “We are very proud of Bryan and his service to Indian Country,” said Whitney Gravelle, Bay Mills Indian Community Chairperson. “During his […]

James Osawabine, Sr

James Gordon Osawabine, Sr., age 54, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The family will greet friends at a public visitation for James on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. Private Funeral Services will take place. Per James […]

Sandra A. St. Peter

Sandra A. St. Peter, 80, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI passed away Thursday April 15, 2021 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. She was born September 19, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to John and Emma Carlson. Sandra enjoyed going to the casino, shopping with her daughter Shawnda and granddaughter Natasha, and […]

Paul Opalka

Paul Francis Opalka, age 65, of Goetzville, Michigan, died on April 18, 2021, in Petoskey, Michigan. He was born on September 14, 1955 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Lawrence Francis and Rosemary Jean (Maciag) Opalka. Paul was a lifelong resident of Goetzville. He graduated from DeTour High School in […]

Wayne Benson

Wayne Albert Benson, age 61, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2021 at War Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1960 in Sault Ste. Marie to John Francis “Jack” and Josephine Lillian (Postula) Benson. Wayne grew up in Goetzville, Michigan, and graduated from […]

Edwin McKee

Edwin Blair McKee, age 81, of Kincheloe, Michigan, died on April 17, 2021 at Medilodge in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was born on July 14, 1939, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Edward James and Anna Mane (Stephenson) McKee. Ed grew up and lived in many places during his life […]

Joseph “Pat” P. Hosey

Joseph “Pat” P. Hosey, 81, of Trout Lake, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly, April 15, 2021. Pat was born August 3, 1939 in Ishpeming, Michigan, the son of the late Frank F. and Emerald  M. (Dishnow) Hosey. He graduated from L’Anse High School and received his bachelors degree in Criminal Justice […]