Monday, September 7, 2026
Michigan will lose a seat in the U. S. House of Representatives for the next decade, reducing its current count from 14 members to 13, the U.S. Census Bureau announced today. The state was among seven to lose a seat, including California, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, […]
Ellen Isabel Salo, age 82, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away early Monday morning, April 19, 2021, at the Hospice of the EUP – Hospice House. Ellen was born on November 23, 1938, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Theodore G. and Elaine E. (Parker) Duescher. Ellen […]
Robbins “Bob” Bailey, age 96, of Drummond Island, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2021 at Harbor View Assisted Living in DeTour Village, MI. Bob was born on June 17, 1924 to Frank and Myrtle Bailey and the family included siblings: Francis, Helen, Blaine, Warren, and Cornelia. Bob was […]
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Court of Appeals is breaking new ground with a decision that could lead to people staying out of jail while awaiting a murder trial. The Michigan Constitution says someone charged with murder is entitled to bail unless a judge finds that “proof of the defendant’s guilt is […]
Gary Bonenfant, 55, formerly of Calumet, passed away at his home in Sault Ste. Marie, MI on Sunday, April 18th, 2021. Gary was born on September 14, 1965 in Calumet, Michigan to Eleanore (Orth) and Joseph Bonenfant. Gary attended Sacred Heart Central School, graduated from Calumet High School in 1984, […]
After the Board of State Canvassers did not advance the Unlock Michigan petition Thursday with members failing to certify on a 2-2, party-line vote, organizers are now signaling the Supreme Court will have to get involved. The Bureau of Elections recommended the board certify the petition, as a staff report […]
William Francis Brabant, 68, known to many as “Buffalo”, died on April 18, 2021, two days before his 69th birthday. He leaves behind a daughter, Buffy Brabant and granddaughter, Eva Brabant who both cared for him during his long illness with kidney failure. He was preceded in death by his […]
Lansing — Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, revealed this week that she’s considered running against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in the 2022 election, according to a Thursday report from Politico. The national news outlet said McDaniel, the former chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party, made the remark during “a […]
Former Bay Mills Indian Community Chairman, Bryan Newland, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs in the Department of Interior. “We are very proud of Bryan and his service to Indian Country,” said Whitney Gravelle, Bay Mills Indian Community Chairperson. “During his […]
James Gordon Osawabine, Sr., age 54, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The family will greet friends at a public visitation for James on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. Private Funeral Services will take place. Per James […]
