Wayne Robert Trumbley, age 76, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away on May 20, 2020 at his home. He was born October 7, 1943 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Joseph and Agnes Trumbley. Wayne enjoyed gardening, visiting with friends and family, and going for drives. He worked road […]
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Patricia Anne Scott
Patricia Anne Scott, age 83, of Newberry, Michigan, formerly of Clio, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2020 in Newberry. She was born to Stephen Lamar Briggs and Dorothy Lucille (Mudge) Briggs of Davison. Patricia was a registered nurse. She loved cats and any stray that came to her […]
Harlan Henry Lamb
Harlan Henry Lamb passed away peacefully at his home in Pickford, MI on May 19, 2020, under the devoted care of his family and McLaren Hospice of Cheboygan. He was 95 years old. Harlan was born in Rogers City, MI on April 23, 1925, the second child and eldest son […]
Gov Whitmer extends Stay At Home for 5th time – now until June 12
One day after loosening social and business restrictions, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday afternoon extended the state’s stay-at-home order to curb the coronavirus pandemic through June 12. She also extended the state of emergency that enables the executive orders, including the stay-at-home order, through June 19, citing a recent […]
Explosion destroys home on Bois Blanc Island
Members of the Bois Blanc Island Fire Department (BBIFD) returned to their homes shortly before midnight on Friday, 05/22/2020, after a late afternoon explosion and devastating fire leveled a cottage in the Pines. There were two residents who suffered injuries in the fire including one who was trapped inside the […]
Federal Bureau of Prisons Denies Early Release for Kwame Kilpatrick
The Federal Bureau of Prisons announced late Tuesday that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is not at this time being released early from federal prison to home confinement and remains incarcerated. “On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the Federal Bureau of Prisons reviewed and denied inmate Kwame Kilpatrick for home confinement,” […]
Jocelyn Benson orders Michigan to mail absentee applications to all voters
Every registered voter in Michigan will receive an application to vote by mail in the August and November elections, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Tuesday morning. The change makes Michigan one of a handful of states to ease voting practices this fall due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has […]
Max F. Metro
Max F. Metro, age 70, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2020, at his home. Max was born on August 28, 1949, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late AJ and Vi (Milligan) Metro. He graduated with the Sault High Class of 1967 and […]
May 18, 2020
Heather Haapala10/10/1967Operate While IntoxicatedFines and costs $127093 days, credit 1, serve 4, balance held in abeyanceNo alcohol, controlled substance, marijuanaTest on demandSign releasesNo bars/taverns/casinos160 hours community service Christine Lee Cadreau04/19/1950Attempted Police Officer-Assault/Resist/ObstructFines and costs $500365 days suspended Pamela Sue McClusky06/13/1957Drove While License Not ValidFines and costs $24090 days suspended Jessica […]
Governor allows reopening of some businesses in UP with restrictions
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-92, allowing for the reopening, in two regions, of retail businesses, office work that cannot be done remotely, and restaurants and bars with limited seating. The two regions are both in the northern part of the state—specifically, MERC regions 6 […]