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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Donald Austin Dunning, age 76, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI passed away on Tuesday February 15, 2022, at War Memorial Hospital. Don was born on June 24, 1945, in Flint, Michigan to the late Elmer and Ruby (Austin) Dunning. He graduated from Beecher High School in Flint with the class […]
The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Conservation Grants Program. The 2022 Conservation Grants Program application period closed on February 4th, 2022 after a 75-day request for proposals period. The 2022 Conservation grants are being used to fund local conservation projects […]
Sault Youth Wrestling hosted an open tournament this past Sunday at Sault Area High School. 10 area teams, with over 150 wrestlers, participated from Sault Ste. Marie, St Ignace, Cheboygan, Newberry, Norway, Gladstone, Onaway, Reed City, Manistique, and Munising. Results: Kencade Dixon 3-0 (1st), Cadin Canute 0-3 (4th), Logan Lowther […]
On February 15, 2022, Jon Stygler (age 70) and George Cunningham (age 56) were sentenced by the Honorable James P. Lambros of the 50th Circuit Court in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Mr. Cunningham was sentenced to 39.5 years to 50 years, while his co-defendant, Mr. Stygler, was sentenced to 26.6 […]
MARQUETTE, MICH. The Michigan State Police is proud to announce the promotions of Sgt. Edward Zawada to the Calumet Post and Sgt. Adam Laninga to the Sault Ste. Marie Post. Sergeant Zawada joins the Calumet Post where he will oversee the day-to-day operations of MSP services to the Baraga, Houghton, […]
Robert James McKerchie, Jr. passed away at his family home on Sugar Island in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on Sunday February 13th, 2022, at the age of 48. James was born in Dearborn, MI on March 18, 1973, to Anita McKerchie and Robert J. McKerchie Sr. and resided in Sault […]
Jerome Pendell, 90, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI passed away February 3, 2022 in Petoskey, MI. He was born March 14, 1931 in Menominee, MI to Samuel and Martha (Badenski) Pendell. Jerome worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company for 36 ½ years. When he retired he had plenty of time […]
Robert “Rob” Peelle Cowan, 79, passed away on February 8th, 2022, at War Memorial Hospital with his two daughters by his side after a car accident. Rob was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan in 1943 and considered himself a lifelong resident of Sugar Island though he also spent time […]
Patrick Brian Abbott, age 58, of Hessel, Michigan, died on February 8, 2022, at his home. He was born on August 12, 1963, in St. Johns, Michigan, to George Nicholas and Patricia Mae (Lewis) Abbott. Patrick grew up in Maple rapids, Michigan, and graduated from Fulton High School. He began […]
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day and for all those fellows who forgot to bring their wife or sweetheart a bouquet of red roses, a box of Godiva chocolates or an expensive piece of jewelry, today they’re in the doghouse. It’s a cryin’ shame, boys, but that’s the way it is in […]