Month: December 2020

Steven Zecker

Steven George Zecker, age 68, Evanston, Illinois, died on November 24, 2020 in his summer home in Moran Township, Michigan. He was born on September 23, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to John and Edith (Smith) Zecker. Steven grew up in Detroit and later lived in upstate New York before finally […]

How soon can Michiganders get a COVID-19 vaccine? Answering your biggest questions

DETROIT FREE PRESS — In the midst of another deadly coronavirus surge in a pandemic that has already taken more than 267,000 American lives, including 9,134 in Michigan, there’s hope on the horizon in promising news about potential COVID-19 vaccines.  Massachusetts-based biotech company Moderna applied Monday for emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]

Lake Superior State Hockey Announces Schedule Changes

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State hockey team has announced a schedule change to the team’s upcoming home, non-conference series against the Alabama Huntsville Chargers.  The Lakers will now host the Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday Dec.6 at 3:00 p.m. at the Taffy […]

Police investigating illegal climber on the Mackinac Bridge

December 2, 2020 — The Michigan State Police is investigating a case of felony trespassing on the Mackinac Bridge, discovered after photos of the incident were posted on social media.  “This is not a harmless stunt; it’s inexcusably reckless,” said MBA Executive Secretary Kim Nowack. “This individual risked not only his […]

Victoria Killips

Victoria Violet Killips/Simon (gakamijiwan ikwe, joyful waterfall woman) age 80, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan went to the be with her creator November 26th 2020, at her home. Victoria was born on February 13, 1940 in Thessalon, Ontario.  She was an Elder of The Thessalon First Nation Tribe.  Victoria was […]

Three local men arrested on drug charges

OTSEGO COUNTY, MI. On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at approximately 9:00 a.m. troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) 7th District Hometown Security Team stopped a Chrysler Town and Country minivan for an equipment violation on northbound I-75 near Mile Marker 277 in Bagley Township. A 30-year-old Kinross man was […]

Lions announce changes at head coach & GM

Detroit Lions principal owner and chairman Sheila Ford Hamp said last December that she wanted to see major improvement from her football team in 2020, and for them to play meaningful games in the month of December. Following another double-digit loss on Thanksgiving, a defeat that dropped Detroit’s record to […]

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Sen. Tom Casperson

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, to honor the life and service of former state Senator Tom Casperson.  “Tom Casperson was an unwavering public servant, who made sure Yoopers always felt like […]

Theresa Simpkin

Theresa Ann Simpkin, 92, of Sault Ste. Marie, was called Home to be with her Lord and Savior after a two year stay in War Memorial Hospitals Long Term Care where she made many friends. Theresa was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, November 21, 1927 to Joseph L. Erard […]