Thank you for making my debut column last week a success. For those of you who didn’t have a chance to read it, I am Maverick, and I write a column called “Cat Tales.” The column came about as a way to get things off my chest that have been […]
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SAC Finals Success
The Sault Area High School and Middle School cross country teams recently competed in the Straits Area Conference finals in Rudyard. The teams placed in the top two for each race, and had a number of runners make the Top 20 to achieve All Conference status. The Varsity Boys came […]
Bill plan recommends increasing sentencing for Michigan fentanyl crimes
Three Michigan lawmakers introduced a bipartisan plan to heighten sentencing recommendations for various narcotic drug crimes. Reps. Sarah Lightner, R-Springport, Ann Bollin R-Brighton Township, and Angela Witwer, D-Delta Township, introduced a bipartisan plan to increase drug sentencing recommendations for heroin and fentanyl dealers. House Bills 5124-26 would revise sentencing requirements […]
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
New York: CNN—Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday, a casualty of a miserable environment for drug stores, exacerbated by its runner-up status to bigger chains and expensive legal battles for allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions. The bankruptcy was not a surprise. Its bigger rivals, CVS and Walgreens, […]
Suzanne Somers, star of ‘Three’s Company,’ dies at 76
Suzanne Somers is dead at 76, according to her longtime publicist, R. Couri Hay. Somers, the “Three’s Company” actor, died in her home surrounded by her family early Sunday, the eve of her 77th birthday. “Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th. Instead, they will […]
State Police Seeking Licensed Police Officers for 146th Trooper Recruit School
LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is now accepting applications from licensed police officers across the state and country who want to join the MSP and is offering them the unique opportunity to participate in a shortened recruit school. The 146th Trooper Recruit School, which is only open to licensed police […]
Laker Volleyball Split Matches at 2023 Midwest Crossover
HAMMOND, Ind. – The Lake Superior State (LSSU) volleyball team (6-14, 3-6 GLIAC) split a pair of contests as they fell in a thrilling five-set match to the Southwest Baptist Bearcats (10-10, 1-5 GLVC) before defeating the Lake Erie Storm (3-18, 2-8 G-MAC) by a score of 3-1 in the final […]
Thank You Jesus
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) One of my earliest memories of things taught to me by my parents as a child was the importance of manners. Always say thank you. If […]
Timmins Rock end Eagles win streak
TIMMINS, Ont. – Mason Svarich tallied twice to help the Timmins Rock edge the Soo Eagles 4-3 Sunday at McIntyre Arena in a tight Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up. The result also saw the Rock halt the Eagles’ eight-game NOJHL winning streak. After a scoreless opening frame, Timmins came out […]
Hunting the EUP’s Hunting Access Program Lands
The Hunting Access Program (HAP) in the Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) has gainedrecognition and popularity over the years as evidenced by the increase in hunters since theprogram started in the EUP. The Hunting Access Program provides nearly 5,600 acres of privateland open to small game and sharp-tail grouse hunting in […]