Joseph Dennis Harper , of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away March 7, 2020, at the age of 83 years old. After a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Joe peacefully died at home with his oldest son by his side. Joseph was born on May 8, 1936 in Woodbury, New […]
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Michigan gamblers get the OK to place sports bets in person in time for March Madness
DETROIT (MLive.com) — In-person sports betting in Michigan will officially open at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. The Michigan Gaming Control Board – which oversees regulations for MGM Grand, MotorCity and Greektown casinos — gave final approval Tuesday at its public meeting for the three Detroit casinos to begin onsite […]
Voter turnout was strong for Michigan’s presidential primary
LANSING — Turnout was high for Michigan’s presidential primary Tuesday, especially considering that the only competitive race was on the Democratic side of the ballot. Close to 2.3 million Michigan residents cast ballots, or more than 29% of the 7.7 million registered voters, according to unofficial results. That places the presidential […]
The Fenlon Brothers: Family, Patriots
There’s a Northern Michigan family you may have never heard of, but you should know them. Seven Cheboygan brothers joined the military during World War II, risking so much for our freedom. And now there’s an effort to recognize their service. In this Special Report, Kevin Essebaggers and Corey Adkins […]
Michigan Special Olympics cancel ALL activities due to concerns of COVID-19
Due to concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus, and from the guidance of Special Olympics International, Special Olympics Michigan has made the difficult decision to suspend all sport, training and competition activities involving all athletes through March 31, 2020, at which time the situation will be reevaluated. This […]
Michigan reports first two coronavirus cases, in Wayne and Oakland counties
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency late Tuesday after confirming Michigan’s first two cases of the new coronavirus, an infectious disease first found in China and now spreading through the United States. An Oakland County woman with a recent history of international travel and a Wayne […]
BAY MILLS ADDRESSES POSSIBLE CORONAVIRUS EXPOSURE
BAY MILLS — Early today, Bay Mills Indian Community became aware that two of our employees might have been exposed to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while on out-of-state travel to the Washington, D.C. area. Those employees reported the exposure immediately and are taking steps to distance themselves from others until they […]
Caroline Ann DePlonty
Caroline Ann DePlonty, age 90, of Brimley, Michigan passed away Sunday evening, March 8, 2020, at Medilodge – Sault Ste. Marie. Caroline was born on November 26, 1929, in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan to the late Roy and Della (Schwingen) Cavanaugh. She was a graduate of Sault High School. Caroline […]
Chief Warrant Officer Daniel I. Thomas
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 to honor the service of Chief Warrant Officer Daniel I. Thomas who passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Fort Leonard Wood in St. Robert, Missouri. “Each […]
Clark Twp crash sends two to hospital
Michigan State Police troopers from the St. Ignace Post responded to a two-vehicle personal injury crash. The crash occurred at approximately 07:30 A.M. at the intersections of M129 and E. Nordquist Rd. in Clark Township. A twenty-year old Cedarville man and sixty-five-year-old women from Goetzville were involved in the crash. […]