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War Memorial Hospital Supports Soo Theatre Restoration Project

Sault Ste. Marie, MI – War Memorial Hospital has committed to supporting the Soo Theatre Restoration Project with a $10,000 donation. The funds are in support of the Soo Theatre’s exterior restoration project, helping to revitalize the historic building. The theatre’s mission is to foster the enjoyment, understanding and development of […]

Three area teams make the postseason

By Scott Nason                                                                                                                                                              “The Game” ESPN 1400                                                                                               thegamesportsshow.podbean.com Three Eastern Upper Peninsula football teams have qualified for the postseason, while one team is on the outside looking in. Pickford, Newberry, and Rudyard will participate in this week’s playoffs in 8-Player Division 1. Rudyard topped Pickford in overtime, 20-14, for their […]

MHSAA Announces 2021 Football Playoff Pairings

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Oct. 24 – Here are the pairings for the 2021 MHSAA Football Playoffs, which begin Oct. 29-30 with District Semifinals in the 11-Player Playoffs and Regional Semifinals in the 8-Player Playoffs.  For 11- and 8-player, teams were divided into divisions before the start of play this fall. The […]

Donald Merle Marlatt

Donald Merle Marlatt, age 86, of DeTour, Michigan, died on October 14, 2021, at Harborview Assisted Living. He was born on December 23, 1934, in Hartville, Ohio, to Merlin Guy and Nellie Pauline (Patton) Marlatt. Don grew up in Afton, Michigan, before the family moved to River Rouge, Michigan, where […]

Calvin “Cub” Brien Horn

Calvin “Cub” Brien Horn, age 69, of Mackinac Island, Michigan, died October 16, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 12, 1952, on Mackinac Island, to Armand Miles and Shirley Jean (LaPine) Horn. Cub was the fourth of seven siblings and a life-long resident of Mackinac Island. He […]

Gerald Branham

Gerald Branham, age 82, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died October 17, 2021, at Mackinac Straits Hospital. He was born on February 22, 1939, in Carp River, Michigan, to parents Alfred and Gladys Katherine (Nichols) Branham. Gerald spent his adolescence in St. Ignace and attended LaSalle High School. After graduation, he […]

NOJHL names its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that forward Chase Tallaire (Soo Eagles), goaltender Gavin McCarthy (Timmins Rock) and forward Ty McHutchion (Espanola Express) have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Oct. 17. CHASE TALLAIRE, (F) SOO EAGLES – In […]

Juneteenth could become a Michigan court holiday

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court is considering a statewide court holiday on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery. The court said it will accept public comment and hold a hearing in the months ahead. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of […]

George Ernest Bowen, Sr

George Ernest Bowen, Sr., age 94, of Brimley, Michigan passed away October 19, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. George was born on May 31, 1927, in Flint, Michigan to the late John and Isabella (LeBlanc) Bowen. George served his country in the United States Army during WWII […]