John Joseph Primus, age 86, of Pickford, Michigan passed away Monday evening, November 2, 2020, at War Memorial Hospital. John was born on November 18, 1933, in St. Cloud, Minnesota to the late Joseph and Ellen (Barlow) Primus. John was a carpenter for most of his life, spending a lot […]
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Sault Area Schools to close for remainder of month due to COVID-19
Due to increased COVID-19 cases in the area, Sault Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Hall has made the decision to close all district schools for the remainder of November. Following is a letter Dr Hall distributed to parents: “Given the steady increase in positive cases of COVID in the region […]
Accident sends man to the hospital
On Saturday at about 2pm, an accident was reported at the intersection of M-134 and M-129 in Cedarville. Witnesses at the scene, confirmed by investigating police, there was a Subaru westbound on M-134 and it had crossed the centerline striking a parked SUV on the opposite shoulder. The driver of […]
Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead a nation gripped by a historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil. His victory came after more than three days of uncertainty […]
NOJHL to return to play!
Junior ‘A’ hockey is soon to return to northeastern Ontario. Having received the go ahead from the various public health officials, the Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League is set to begin the 2020-2021 regular season in mid November. With safety precautions and guidelines in place, first pucks are poised to […]
Mackinac County Election Results
St Ignace News – Results are in for many of the races in the Tuesday, November 3, general election. In Mackinac County, Republican candidates were clearly favored, as 2,279 voters went straight ticket Republican to 1,142 straight ticket Democrat voters. About 69% of registered Mackinac County voters cast ballots, 6,973 […]
Robert Ernest Brandt was born April 28, 1955, in Havre, Montana to Robert F. and Katherine (Langel) Brandt. He died at the age of 65 at his home in Clinton, Montana October 24, 2020, of natural causes. Funeral services are pending due to the COVID pandemic. Bob was baptized and […]
Kenneth Freebury
Kenneth James Freebury, age 85, died quietly at Castle Rock Retirement Center in St. Ignace, Michigan, on the evening of October 31. He was born in Chicago Illinois, the eldest of three siblings, to James and Delores (Hering) Freebury on January 17, 1935. The Freebury family later moved to Kalamazoo, […]
Lois Clear
Lois Jean Clear, age 73, of St. Ignace, Michigan, passed away on October 25, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 1, 1947 in Cheboygan, Michigan, to Clarence Ludwig and Florence “Flo” (Korte) Terrian. Lois grew up in Carp Lake, Michigan and graduated from Mackinac City High School […]
Crime Running Wild in the Sault: Algoma will set new overdose death record
SaultOnline.com – Algoma will set a new record in overdose-related deaths this year. Attempted break and enters are up 143 percent cumulatively year over year. These are just a few of the stats uncovered in an investigation into crime in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma. Sault Online, using statistics provided […]