Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, December 3, 2020, to honor the life and service of former state Senator Raymond Murphy. “The entire state of Michigan recognizes and honors Senator Raymond Murphy’s service and legacy,” […]
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How To Make a Quarantine Christmas Special
There are many ways that you and your family can choose to celebrate the Christmas season during quarantine that will make the holidays memorable. Calendars this time of year are usually full of gatherings with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season. And Christmas may be just around the […]
7 Things That Can’t Be Thrown in the Trash
Throwing waste in the garbage is a thoughtless habit. Although, these seven items should never be thrown in the garbage or they could present dangerous risks. Americans generate tons of garbage a year. We often take the luxury of throwing our waste in the trash for a waste management service […]
Lindy Bailey
Lindy Marie Ann Bailey, age 65, of Drummond Island, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home with her loving husband, Fred, by her side on November 30, 2020. She was born February 12, 1955 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Ivan Mead and Margaret (Winneroski) Gable. Lindy grew up on […]
Three Lakers Receive WCHA Player of the Month Honors
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Ashton Calder, Will Riedell and Mareks Mitens have each been named the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Players of the Month, as announced by conference officials on Thursday, December 3. Calder has been named WCHA Forward of the Month, Riedell has been named WCHA Defenseman of the Month and Mitens […]
Shipping halted as freighter remains aground in Detroit River
A freighter ran aground early Wednesday in the lower Detroit River near Grosse Ile causing a vessel attempting to avoid it to hit bottom and a logjam for other ships rushing to move cargo ahead of the close of the shipping season. The Harvest Spirit, carrying about 74,000 gallons of diesel fuel and […]
Upper Peninsula native promoted to Post Commander at the Sault Ste Marie Post
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH. The Michigan State Police has announced the promotion of D/Lt. Rob Allen to first lieutenant and commander of the Sault Ste. Marie Post. As commander of the Sault Ste. Marie Post, F/Lieutenant Allen is responsible for the operation of the Sault Ste. Marie Post and the […]
Steven Zecker
Steven George Zecker, age 68, Evanston, Illinois, died on November 24, 2020 in his summer home in Moran Township, Michigan. He was born on September 23, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to John and Edith (Smith) Zecker. Steven grew up in Detroit and later lived in upstate New York before finally […]
How soon can Michiganders get a COVID-19 vaccine? Answering your biggest questions
DETROIT FREE PRESS — In the midst of another deadly coronavirus surge in a pandemic that has already taken more than 267,000 American lives, including 9,134 in Michigan, there’s hope on the horizon in promising news about potential COVID-19 vaccines. Massachusetts-based biotech company Moderna applied Monday for emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
Lake Superior State Hockey Announces Schedule Changes
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State hockey team has announced a schedule change to the team’s upcoming home, non-conference series against the Alabama Huntsville Chargers. The Lakers will now host the Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday Dec.6 at 3:00 p.m. at the Taffy […]