Month: December 2020

Walter “Cooz” Aikens

Walter “Cooz” Aikens, age 81, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and a member of Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewas Indians passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at his home surrounded by his children.   Cooz was born on August 23, 1939, on Sugar Island, Michigan to the late Wilford […]

David Bryers

David Bryers A long time resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Dave departed this earth on the afternoon of December 1st, 2020. He was born in L’Anse Michigan to Faye and Leatha Bryers on August 29, 1928. He was preceded in death by his former wife Helen L. Bryers, son Sam […]

Glenn Wallis

Glenn David Wallis, Sr., age 66, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away late Thursday night, December 4, 2020, at War Memorial Hospital.  Glenn was born on March 11, 1954, to the late Vern and June (Beaudoin) Wallis.  Glenn was a graduate of Sault High School, with the class of […]

Verne Coutant

Verne Allen Coutant, age 86, passed away Friday afternoon, December 4, 2020, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.  Verne was born on September 3, 1934, in Wells, Michigan to Vernon and Eugenia (Peterson) Coutant.  He graduated from Sault High School with the Class of 1952.  Verne attended […]

Elizabeth “Betty” Harrison

Elizabeth Mary “Betty” Harrison, age 97, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 9, 2020, at Hearthside Assisted Living, which has been her home for the past 8 1/2 years.   Betty was born on May 22, 1923, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan the daughter of the late […]

Safety Tips for Driving in the Snow

With the changing of the seasons come compromised road conditions. Check out our list of things you can do to increase your safety on the road this winter. Each season has its own implications for vehicle performance. Winter conditions are notorious for their impact on road safety. Fortunately, you can […]

Candice Miller For Governor? She’s Thinking About It

If it is gubernatorial candidate speculation season, there’s always one name reliably on the shortlist of potential A-listers, and that is Candice Miller. For the better part of two decades, Ms. Miller’s name will come up as a possible Republican candidate for governor given her two terms as secretary of […]

Mackinac Bridge painting project wins fourth award

The Mackinac Bridge tower painting project has won yet another national award, this time from the National Council of Structural Engineers (NCSEA).  Ruby+Associates of Bingham Farms was named the Outstanding Project Winner in the Other Structures category of the NCSEA’s Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards. The firm designed the movable painting […]

High Schools, Other Biz Can Reopen; Indoor Dining Ban Stays

While high schools and other businesses like casinos and bowling alleys will be able to reopen under an updated order from the Department of Human Services, the ban on indoor dining will remain until mid-January, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today. High schools are beginning winter break after today, so they will effectively […]