Beverly “Bev” Ann (Smith) Helfrich, age 86, of Cheboygan, Michigan, died at Medilodge in Cheboygan on July 23, 2022. She was born on October 24, 1935, in Silver Lake, Indiana, to Clinton E. and Dora J. (Harter) Smith. Bev grew up in Indiana but resided in Ozark, Michigan for most […]
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Kathy Mae Deuman
Kathy Mae Deuman, age 72, of Brimley, MI passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Kathy was born on September 3, 1949, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to the late James Patrick and Frances Laverne (Forrest) Donnelly. Kathy was a graduate of Sault High School, with the class of 1967. […]
Suzette Ann Nichols
Suzette A. Nichols, 75, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday July 27, 2022 at My Michigan Health Medical Center. She was born October 19, 1946 in Munising, MI to Mervin and Blanch (Schooley) Bowerman. Suzette graduated from Whitefish Township School in […]
Kenneth Joseph Ermatinger
Kenneth Joseph Ermatinger Sr., age 73, of Hessel, Michigan, passed away on July 28, 2022, at Pennington Home in Pickford, Michigan. Ken was born on December 26, 1948, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to parents Reginald W. and June (Zyrd) Ermatinger. Ken grew up in the Sault Ste. Marie area. […]
Respect and Protect our Native Pollinators!
We are in the peak of summer in the eastern upper peninsula, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and pristine bodies of water that are deeply intertwined with our culture and livelihoods. Landscapes of vivid greens and vibrant shades of blue are accented by fields of white, purple, and yellow flowers that […]
International Bridge to change over toll system
The International Bridge is excited to announce that we are upgrading our tolling system. Our new systemwill introduce features that will improve your tolling experience. The new system is scheduled to go liveAug. 10. Over time, we will discontinue our current cards and transition to 6C RFID windshield tags that […]
Frederick Forrest
Frederick Wayne Forrest, age 86, of Brimley, MI passed away at his home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Freddie was born on October 22, 1935, in Gladys, MI, the son of the late Trefflie and Florence (Brabrant) Forrest. On August 30, 1979, Freddie married Helen S. Fisher in Sault Ste. Marie. He […]
Terry Baxter
Terry Dean Baxter, age 67, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. He passed away at his home in Rudyard, Michigan surrounded by his family. Terry was born on March 20, 1955 to Horace and Phyllis (DeWitt) Baxter in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He […]
District Court Report – July 22, 2022
Michele Dawn LavigneOperate While IntoxicatedFines and costs $138093 days, credit 2, serve 3, balance held in abeyance160 hours community serviceSign releasesNo alcohol, controlled substance, marijuana, THCAssessment and recommendationsAttend one 12 step meeting per week Christopher James HolmOperating with the Presence of Controlled SubstanceFines and costs $17580 hours community service Kemon […]
Man drowns trying to save two children west of Sault Ste. Marie
A southern Ontario man drowned July 19 trying to rescue two children swimming in Haviland Bay, west of Sault Ste. Marie. Ontario Provincial Police said they were called at 9:15 p.m., along with Goulais Fire and Rescue, Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre. “Investigation determined […]













