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Gerald Branham

Gerald Branham, age 82, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died October 17, 2021, at Mackinac Straits Hospital. He was born on February 22, 1939, in Carp River, Michigan, to parents Alfred and Gladys Katherine (Nichols) Branham. Gerald spent his adolescence in St. Ignace and attended LaSalle High School. After graduation, he […]

NOJHL names its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week

SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced Monday that forward Chase Tallaire (Soo Eagles), goaltender Gavin McCarthy (Timmins Rock) and forward Ty McHutchion (Espanola Express) have been named its Eastlink TV 3 Stars of the Week for the period ending Oct. 17. CHASE TALLAIRE, (F) SOO EAGLES – In […]

Juneteenth could become a Michigan court holiday

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court is considering a statewide court holiday on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery. The court said it will accept public comment and hold a hearing in the months ahead. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of […]

George Ernest Bowen, Sr

George Ernest Bowen, Sr., age 94, of Brimley, Michigan passed away October 19, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. George was born on May 31, 1927, in Flint, Michigan to the late John and Isabella (LeBlanc) Bowen. George served his country in the United States Army during WWII […]

Sharon Kennedy: Surviving What We Consume

I remember as if yesterday the conversation I had with my then-husband in 1972. It was a Saturday morning and we were preparing breakfast in the kitchen of our home on Rosemont Street in Detroit. My words went something like this: “Since cancer affects so many people, the cause must […]

Week 8 of high school football in the EUP

By Scott Nason                                                                                                                                                              “The Game” ESPN 1400 thegamesportsshow.podbean.com We are down to one week left in the regular season in high school football, and right now there are four teams fighting to be in the playoffs, which will start on October 29-30. With the new playoff points system implemented this season […]

Soo Indians split against Fox Motors on the road

The Soo Indians hit the road for the second weekend in a row, this time to challenge Fox Motors in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Saturday evening, the Indians ran into a hot Fox Motors goaltender and an explosive Fox Motors offense. Fox scored four goals in the second period before Colin […]