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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued, as expected, an executive order today suspending in-person K-12 education for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year because of the threat posed by the new coronavirus. As Gongwer News Service reported Wednesday, school districts will have to submit distance learning plans to their intermediate school […]
Ruth Eleanor Hakola Touple, age 94, of Sault Ste Marie MI passed away on March 31, 2020, at War Memorial Hospital, Sault Ste Marie MI. She was born on June 7, 1925, to parents Matthew and Anna Aho. She graduated from Rudyard High School and lived most of her life […]
SAULT STE MARIE, MI — With the ongoing battle to fight the COVID-19 virus in Michigan, hospitals and first responders are running critically low on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). A general request was made for assistance from anyone who could help. To the rescue came local surgical equipment manufacturer, Precision […]
EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA – As an organization dedicated to the well-being of our communities, United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula has launched an EUP Community Response fund to help meet the immediate and long-term needs of E.U.P. residents impacted during times of community crisis such as this. Funds will […]
NORFOLK, Va. – Captain Vince Baker will assume duties as Naval Station Norfolk’s 49th Commanding Officer during a change of command ceremony Friday, March 13. Baker, who previously served as Naval Station Norfolk’s executive officer, is relieving current Captain Bradley Rosen’s command. Once relieved, Rosen will assume duties as chief […]
(FREEP.com) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is getting national attention for her role as Michigan’s leader during the coronavirus pandemic. Now comes the news that she’s being considered as a potential vice presidential candidate. On Tuesday’s edition of MSNBC’s “The 11th Hour,” Brian Williams asked Democratic presidential candidate front-runner Joe Biden how many names […]
Alfred Louis Soblaskey, age 91, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died on March 25, 2020 in St. Ignace. He was born on September 07, 1928 in Soo Junction, Michigan, to Adam Rudolph Soblaskey and Edith Marie Wartella. Alfred grew up in Allenville, attended school there and worked on the family farm. […]
LANSING (FREEP.com) — A police officer is not legally allowed to pull someone over for a traffic stop simply because they believe the driver is violating Michigan’s stay at home order, according to a Michigan Attorney General memorandum. Although Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order mandates everyone except workers deemed essential stay […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (LSSU)- The Lake Superior State hockey team announced the program’s annual awards for the 2019-20 season on Monday, March 30. Junior forward Chase Gamelin was named the recipient of the Gay Blade Award, which is awarded to the athlete who brings laughs, personality and humor to […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Kewadin Casinos has been closely monitoring the recommendations of public health officials as it relates to Coronavirus (COVID19) and has made the decision to extend the temporary closure of all five Kewadin Casinos, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The casinos and attached hotels will remain […]