Alan Thomas Drake, 63, of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan went to be with his heavenly father on March 28, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital. Alan was born on December 7, 1957, in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan to the late Peter and Kathryn (Hewitt) Drake. Alan was a graduate of Brimley […]
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War Memorial Hospital Supports Great Lakes Recovery Centers
Sault Ste. Marie, MI – War Memorial Hospital has committed to supporting Great Lakes Recovery Center (GLRC) with a $25,000 donation. The funds are in support of GLRC’s expanded recovery services and relocation of the Men’s New Hope House in Sault Ste. Marie. GLRC’s Men’s New Hope House, currently located on […]
Bulldogs come back to knock off Trojans in regional semifinal (with photos)
The Rudyard Bulldogs girls’ basketball team staged a big comeback in their Division 4, Region 26 semifinal game on Monday night, as they overcame an 18-point deficit, to knock off the Cedarville Trojans, 59-46 at the Sault High Gymnasium. The Bulldogs, down 18 in the first half, were led by […]
Robert Carlson
Robert Lee Carlson, 92, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, passed away Thursday March 25, 2021 at War Memorial Hospital. He was born July 17, 1928 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Carl Oscar and Selma (Bjunes) Carlson. Robert graduated from Sault High with the class of 1946. After graduation Robert […]
Soo takes high-scoring matinee vs. Blind River
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – Noah Boman tallied twice, and dished out a pair of assists, to help propel the Soo Thunderbirds to a 7-5 triumph over the Blind River Beavers Sunday afternoon in a high-scoring Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League matinee at John Rhodes Community Centre. Coming off a three-point […]
Four area girls’ basketball teams being regionals Monday (with photos)
Four Eastern Upper Peninsula girls’ high school basketball teams will begin their regional semifinals on Monday night. The Rudyard Bulldogs (10-5) will face the Cedarville Trojans (11-2) in a Division 4, Region 26 semifinal at Sault Ste. Marie, on Monday at 7:00 pm. You can hear that game on Country […]
Merlin Galer
Merlin Conrad Galer, age 90, of Pickford, Michigan, died Sunday, March 28, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 30, 1930, in his grandparents’ home in the Blairville area of Pickford, to Conrad and Izetta Elizabeth (Wise) Galer. Merlin grew up in Pickford, St. Ignace, Newberry, […]
Driver crashes into stopped Michigan State Police patrol car, injuring trooper
FLINT, MI – A Michigan State Police trooper was hospitalized after being injured in a Friday, March 26 crash involving an alleged drunk driver. The trooper was conducting a traffic stop on Fenton Road near Lincoln Street in Mundy Township when a 42-year-old driving a Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck crashed […]
Michigan, Ontario issue warning over contaminated smelts in Lake Superior
Limit consumption of rainbow smelts to one serving per month, state health department advises The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning the public of elevated perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) levels in Lake Superior rainbow smelt. The health department is recommending that individuals limit Lake Superior rainbow smelt consumption […]
34-year-old wanted by Sault Police
The Sault Ste. Marie, ON Police Service is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of 34-year-old Lyle Andrew Marshall. In a release issued today, police say the accused is currently wanted for a surety revocation. Marshall is described as 5’9” tall, weighing 150 lbs. Anyone with information is urged to contact […]