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Monday, May 6, 2024
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today granted four requests for clemency after reviewing the applications and recommendations by the Michigan Parole Board. “As a former prosecutor, I recognize how critical it is to take steps toward a smarter and more equitable justice system. Over the last two years, we’ve worked with leaders on both sides of the aisle to make tremendous progress to give people a second […]
Lawrence Scott Knight, age 88, of DeTour Village, MI, died on December 15, 2020 in Marquette, MI. He was born on September 17, 1932 in Highland Park, MI, to John and Annie (Greieg) Knight. Lawrence was a Drummond Island resident for almost sixty years. He enjoyed building his own canoe […]
TORONTO — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a Provincewide Shutdown. Additional restrictions will be put into place and reinforce that Ontarians should stay at home as much as […]
By Scott Nason“The Game” ESPN 1400TheGameSportsShow.podbean.com The Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association has named its All-Upper Peninsula 8-Player Dream Team in high school football for the 2020 season. While the season will resuming its playoffs in January, they will not include any teams from the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Cedarville […]
The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter will offer a wide array of free virtual support groups, education programs and social engagement programs in January, including another Dementia Super Saturday Series installment on Saturday, Jan. 30. Alzheimer’s Association support groups, education programs and social engagement programs offer emotional and social support, provide […]
LANSING — The head of internal affairs at the Michigan Department of Corrections says an official who works closely with Director Heidi Washington has micro-managed his department and improperly attempted to change the results of investigations into alleged prison wrongdoing. And Washington may now be required to testify in a lawsuit in […]
“This WHOLE F——— COMPOUND IS INFECTED. Every unit, the control center, the gym, the school, the chow hall, every where … So why are they moving anybody anywhere?” Robert Vermett, Prisoner at Kinross Correctional Facility DETROIT (AP) — Families of men incarcerated at Michigan’s Kinross Correctional Facility believed its remote […]
Arthur John Greiner, age 79, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away late Thursday evening, December 17, 2020, at Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Arthur was born on January 7, 1941, in Ellison Bay, WI to the late Bernard and Lorene (Rosengren) Greiner. He was a graduate of Gibraltar […]
Craig William Ruesch, a resident of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2020, at the age of 69, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Craig is survived by his brother, Gary (Linda) and niece, Laura, of Fanwood, New Jersey; sister-in-law, Regina and nephew, […]
Michael Wayne Ellis brightened every room he walked into. “Chubba,” as he was affectionately known by so many, loved a good time, and was a brilliant mind. His intelligence and wit were often unparalleled. Mike was a man of deep religious convictions, and loved learning about his beloved Catholic faith. […]
