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Yooper Life: For The Love of a Dog (Part 8)

I had just started plowing the driveway when my mom called and told me that my dad had seen a deer by Besteman’s sawmill. I figured I would hook up to the trailer then I could also plow moms driveway while I was there. I backed up to hook up, […]

Tina Marie Daniels

Tina Marie Daniels, age 40, of Eckerman, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan. Tina was born on April 1, 1980, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Clarence Young of Alpena, Michigan and Rose Knudsen of Kinross, Michigan. Tina attended Soo […]

Donald “Don” Ward

Donald “Don” Ward, age 69, of Rudyard, Michigan passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at War Memorial Hospital. Don was born on January 20, 1950, in Mason, Michigan to the late James and Rosa (Hill) Ward.  He graduated from Dansville High School and continued his education at Ferris State […]

Richard Vincent Dietrich

Richard Vincent Dietrich, age 96, was born on February 7, 1924 in LaFargeville, NY. Parents: Roy Eugene Dietrich and Mida Amy Vincent, who hoped he would become a minister, a professional musician, or a businessman. Dick grew up in northern New York State first in Watertown then in Hammond. He […]

Robert Jay Everitt II

Robert Jay Everitt II, 65, of Sugar Island, Michigan, passed away on Friday June 5, 2020 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 10, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Robert J. and Donna (Weider) Everitt. Robert was known as a father, a […]

Kewadin Casinos opens gaming operations Friday

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Kewadin Casinos is opening gaming operations at its five properties in Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Hessel, Christmas and Manistique Friday, June 12. Everyone is welcome to come check out the casinos’ weekly promotions. “It has been a challenging time and we are thankful to […]

Richard Vincent Dietrich

Richard Vincent Dietrich, age 96, was born on February 7, 1924 in LaFargeville, NY. Parents: Roy Eugene Dietrich and Mida Amy Vincent, who hoped he would become a minister, a professional musician, or a businessman. Dick grew up in northern New York State first in Watertown then in Hammond. He […]