James Thomas “Big Swede” Sorenson, age 66, of St. Ignace, Michigan, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 5, 2021, at his home. He was born in St. Ignace, on December 9, 1954, to Sterling (Bud) and Eudene (Paquin) Sorenson. Jimmy grew up and lived in […]
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Travel quarantine rules set to ease as millions of Moderna vaccine doses expected
TORONTO — Fully vaccinated Canadian citizens and permanent residents who test negative for COVID-19 will likely soon be exempt from two weeks quarantine on return to Canada, the government announced on Wednesday, as millions of doses of the Moderna vaccine were expected to start arriving. Starting early next month, the […]
June 8, 2021
Carrie Rose Steffes07/19/1989Child Abuse-4th DegreeOperating with Presence of Controlled SubstanceFines and costs $375365 days, credit 44, serve 1, balance suspended80 hours community service Vernard Allen Roach02/06/1972Wildlife Conservation Part-General ViolationsFines and costs $113090 days suspendedComplete Hunter Safety CourseNo hunting or trapping activities for one year Perry James Roe04/28/1987License Plate-Unlawful UseFines and […]
Wilson H. Anderson
Wilson H. Anderson entered the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on June 6, 2021, released from the physical and mental confines of Parkinson’s and meeting his Savior face to face. Wilson was born on Drummond Island on June 21, 1929 to Henry and Isabel Anderson. His […]
Shirley Markstrom
Shirley Mae Markstrom, age 81, of Kinross, Michigan, died June 1, 2021, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was born January 6, 1940 in Westmont, Illinois to Arthur Carlos and Mayme Eilene (Hendrickson) Seppala. Shirley grew up in Chassell, Michigan and later moved to Hancock, Michigan where she graduated high […]
Thomas Lehman
Thomas Christian Lehman passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan on Monday, May 24, 2021. Tom was born on May 16, 1950 in Long Island, New York to Dr. Robert J. and Ruth (Severns) Lehman. Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, […]
Cloverland Electric Cooperative Announces 2021 Election Results
DAFTER, Mich.— (June 3, 2021) — Cloverland Electric Cooperative announced results of its 2021 director election at the Annual Meeting of the Members on the evening of June 3. Cloverland is a democratically controlled, not-for-profit electric co-op governed by nine directors elected by members of their respective districts to serve a […]
Kenneth Mills
Kenneth Clare Mills, age 78, of Rudyard, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 2, 1942, in Newberry, Michigan to Kenneth Arthur and Joyce May (Farwell) Mills. Ken shared fond memories of growing up in Trout Lake, where […]
Judith Broden
Judith Ann Broden, devoted wife, best mom ever, sister extraordinaire, fun grandma and fabulous friend, departed this world for another unexpectedly and peacefully in her St. Ignace, Michigan home on May 27, 2021 at the young age of 69. Judy was born on the day of love, February 14, 1952, […]
The World’s Two Oldest Common Loons Are a Couple—and Amazing Parents
It’s 1987, and night has fallen at Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A refuge biologist is out on the water armed with a spotlight and a net. He catches sight of his target—a Common Loon chick—and lets out a soft hoot. Attracted by the call, the dark, fuzzy chick swims […]