A Michigan sheriff’s deputy was arrested on a felony charge for torturing and killing his service dog after the animal allegedly nipped him. Jacob Wilkinson was apprehended Monday and was terminated from his post at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office after the decomposed dog was discovered in a ditch duct-taped with bullet holes in its head, according to […]
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Soo Locks Visitor Center opens for 2022 season
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening the Soo Locks Visitor Center in Canal Park at 10 a.m. May 8. Visitor Center hours for the month of May are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Visitor Center hours and days for […]
Red Wings fire Blashill and two other coaches
DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today that the team will not renew the contracts of head coach Jeff Blashill, assistant coach Doug Houda and goaltending coach Jeff Salajko. Blashill recently completed his seventh season as head coach of the Red Wings and […]
Revealing Hidden Historical Collections of the Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula Digital Network (UPLINK) will host a two-day public event at the community room of the Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Maria, Michigan, on June 10-11, 10am-4pm. The event will feature local historian and writer, Mikel Classen, on June 10 at 11am. Mr. Classen will give a […]
Bay Mills Health Center to be recognized by IHS
BAY MILLS — The Bay Mills Health Center Pandemic Response Team is being recognized for their efforts during the pandemic by the Indian Health Service. The team will be awarded the IHS Director’s Award award at ceremonies on Friday, June 10 in Bloomington, Minn. The award recognizes service “significantly advancing […]
Christina Lehn
Christina “Cookie” Lehn, age 87, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, passed away on April 22, 2022, at Hospice of the EUP “Hospice House” surrounded by her family. Christina was born on June 13, 1934, on Drummond Island to the late John Paul and Julia Marie (Sailor) Kucharczyk. Christina was a […]
Bruce G Putnam
Bruce G. Putnam, age 83, of Neebish Island, Michigan, passed into Glory on April 23rd, 2022. Bruce was born July 13, 1938, in South Branch, Plainfield Township, Iosco County, Michigan, the son of Francis Floyd Putnam and Goldie (Guilford) Putnam. After graduating from Hale Michigan High School in 1957 and […]
Michael W Campbell
Michael “Mick” W. Campbell of Mackinaw City, Michigan was born on March 27, 1958, to parents James “Jim” and Shirley Campbell. Mick died peacefully on April 23, 2022, at the age of 64 with family by his side under hospice care at McLaren Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan, after a lengthy […]
District Court Report: April 29, 2022
Kyle Robert-Wayne ShawOperate While Visibly ImpairedFines and costs $85093 days, credit 1, balance suspended120 hours community service Clinton Lawrence LaFaver IVMalicious Destruction of property Less Than $200Assault or Assault & BatteryFines and costs $1781.4493 days, credit 3, balance held in abeyanceNo contact victimSign releasesNo alcohol productsNo alcohol, controlled substance, marijuana, […]
Community Surrounds Pickford Community Library in Support
The community of the EUP has gathered in support of the new building renovations for the Pickford Community Library, a Superior District Library. Old Mission Bank generously presented the library with a $5,000 check in March. Karl’s Cuisine is sponsoring a large stromboli fundraiser that runs through May 5th (see […]