“But I like the Great North. Each season holds something special. It might be a soft snowfall, a grey morning with a storm brewing, clearing skies and a dig out after a snowstorm, or maybe the sparkle of a million diamonds on a cold crisp morning as the winter sun […]
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William James “Bill” Gilbert
William James “Bill” Gilbert, age 93, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away October 5, 2021, at his home. Bill was born on June 23, 1928, to the late Frank Anthony and Mary Ann (Puiia) Gilbert. Bill enlisted in the service in 1948 and proudly served his country in the […]
Lakers Fall 6-1 in Series Opener Against No. 3 Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.- The Lake Superior State hockey team fell to the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines in the non-conference series opener with a final score of 6-1 at Yost Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Lakers fell behind 3-0 in the first period of play with Michigan scoring two goals […]
Mackinac Straits Health System and MidMichigan Health Announce Affiliation
ST. IGNACE and MIDLAND, Mich. – Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) and MidMichigan Health jointly announced a formal affiliation between the two organizations that will address technology (IT) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) needs. Karen Cheeseman, MSHS president and chief executive officer says the organization has identified a critical need […]
Roylance “Roy” Hill
Major Roylance W. “Roy Hill, (ret.) age 84, of Kinross, Michigan passed away September 30, 2021. Roy was born on January 16, 1937, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. to the late Wilho and Sigrid (Koivisto) Hill. Upon graduation from high school, Roy then went to school at Pepperdine University in […]
Gregory Louis Keway
Sunrise September 13, 1960, Petoskey, MI Sunset October 1, 2021, Sault Ste. Marie, MI Greg was born to Alvin V. Keway and Leona M. (George) Honson. He was raised and went to school in Harbor Springs, and Studied bookkeeping and Ojibway at Bay Mills Community College. Greg was a citizen […]
Cross Country Races in SVSU’s Red October Invite, David Mitter Takes First Place In Men’s Competition
UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – The Lake Superior State men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Red October Invite hosted by Saginaw Valley State University. The race took place at the Saginaw Valley State Cross Country Course in University Center, Mich. The women’s team took part in the 6,000 meter […]
Laker Hockey’s Opening Series Ends in a Split after a 3-0 Loss to No. 17 Nebraska Omaha
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State hockey team fell to the No. 17 Nebraska Omaha Mavericks by a final score of 3-0 in the second game of a non-conference weekend series in the Baxter Arena in Omaha, Neb. on Sunday, Oct. 3. With a series split against the […]
Soo Indians 1-0-1 against tough Compuware over the weekend
For the second weekend in a row the Soo Indians played host at the Taffy Abel Arena to a Midget AAA Hockey competitor. This week it was the Compuware Ambassadors. Play opened Saturday night at the Taffy Abel Arena and the Indians got on the board quick when Alex Freund […]
Frances “Fran” Hank
Frances “Fran” Hank, age 76, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away September 30, 2021 at her home. Fran was born on July 28, 1945, to the late Claude and Eleanor (McFarland) Izzard. Fran was graduate of Sault High School with the class of 1963. Fran and her husband, Walter […]













