The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter will offer a wide array of free virtual support groups, education programs and social engagement programs in January, including another Dementia Super Saturday Series installment on Saturday, Jan. 30. Alzheimer’s Association support groups, education programs and social engagement programs offer emotional and social support, provide […]
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Michigan prison internal affairs chief alleges improper meddling by boss
LANSING — The head of internal affairs at the Michigan Department of Corrections says an official who works closely with Director Heidi Washington has micro-managed his department and improperly attempted to change the results of investigations into alleged prison wrongdoing. And Washington may now be required to testify in a lawsuit in […]
COVID-19 spikes follow in prisons after transfers
“This WHOLE F——— COMPOUND IS INFECTED. Every unit, the control center, the gym, the school, the chow hall, every where … So why are they moving anybody anywhere?” Robert Vermett, Prisoner at Kinross Correctional Facility DETROIT (AP) — Families of men incarcerated at Michigan’s Kinross Correctional Facility believed its remote […]
Arthur Greiner
Arthur John Greiner, age 79, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away late Thursday evening, December 17, 2020, at Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Arthur was born on January 7, 1941, in Ellison Bay, WI to the late Bernard and Lorene (Rosengren) Greiner. He was a graduate of Gibraltar […]
Craig Ruesch
Craig William Ruesch, a resident of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2020, at the age of 69, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Craig is survived by his brother, Gary (Linda) and niece, Laura, of Fanwood, New Jersey; sister-in-law, Regina and nephew, […]
Michael Ellis
Michael Wayne Ellis brightened every room he walked into. “Chubba,” as he was affectionately known by so many, loved a good time, and was a brilliant mind. His intelligence and wit were often unparalleled. Mike was a man of deep religious convictions, and loved learning about his beloved Catholic faith. […]
Walter “Cooz” Aikens
Walter “Cooz” Aikens, age 81, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and a member of Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewas Indians passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at his home surrounded by his children. Cooz was born on August 23, 1939, on Sugar Island, Michigan to the late Wilford […]
David Bryers
David Bryers A long time resident of Sault Ste. Marie, Dave departed this earth on the afternoon of December 1st, 2020. He was born in L’Anse Michigan to Faye and Leatha Bryers on August 29, 1928. He was preceded in death by his former wife Helen L. Bryers, son Sam […]
Glenn Wallis
Glenn David Wallis, Sr., age 66, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away late Thursday night, December 4, 2020, at War Memorial Hospital. Glenn was born on March 11, 1954, to the late Vern and June (Beaudoin) Wallis. Glenn was a graduate of Sault High School, with the class of […]
Verne Coutant
Verne Allen Coutant, age 86, passed away Friday afternoon, December 4, 2020, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Verne was born on September 3, 1934, in Wells, Michigan to Vernon and Eugenia (Peterson) Coutant. He graduated from Sault High School with the Class of 1952. Verne attended […]