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Ralph Vert, Sr

JUNE  1, 2021, RALPH E. VERT SR. peacefully passed away at home.  His wife of 66 years Wilma (MacLean) Vert by his side. He was the 8th child of 12 Born to Alex & Naomi (MacPherson) Vert. All proceeding him, leaving his Sister Mary Lou (Vert) Weir and Brother Ross Vert to carry on […]

Kelvin McPherson

Kelvin Carl McPherson, age 65, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Medilodge of Cheboygan. Kelvin was born on October 22, 1955, is Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Carl and Ada (Deardon) McPherson. Kelvin graduated from Sault high School.  Kelvin was a hard worker.  He […]

Eva Mohr

Eva Susanna Mohr, age 94, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away at the home of her daughter in Escanaba, Michigan on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 4:15 pm   Eva was born on April 1, 1927, in Ida, MI to the late Irving and Dora (Benore) Karns.  She was a graduate […]

Cloverland Electric Cooperative Announces 2021 Election Results

DAFTER, Mich.— (June 3, 2021) — Cloverland Electric Cooperative announced results of its 2021 director election at the Annual Meeting of the Members on the evening of June 3. Cloverland is a democratically controlled, not-for-profit electric co-op governed by nine directors elected by members of their respective districts to serve a […]

Talk of Trump 2024 run builds as legal pressure intensifies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was calling into yet another friendly radio show when he was asked, as he often is, whether he’s planning a comeback bid for the White House. “We need you,” conservative commentator Dan Bongino told the former president. “Well, I’ll tell you what,” Trump responded. “We are going […]

Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Expand High-Speed Internet Access For Michiganders

LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued Executive Directive 2021-02 to help bridge the digital divide by establishing the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) to make high-speed internet more affordable and accessible. With high-speed internet becoming a necessity in our educational, professional, and personal lives, the new office will be dedicated to coordinating and advancing the State’s efforts to ensure that every home and business in […]

Kenneth Mills

Kenneth Clare Mills, age 78, of Rudyard, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 2, 1942, in Newberry, Michigan to Kenneth Arthur and Joyce May (Farwell) Mills. Ken shared fond memories of growing up in Trout Lake, where […]

45 year old female charged with 2nd degree arson

SAULT STE MARIE MI – Troopers from the Sault Ste Marie Post were called to the scene of a residential structure fire on 10 Mile Rd in Chippewa County on May 31. Upon arrival, troopers found a camper trailer fully engulfed in flames. Multiple individuals in the area were contacted, […]

Michigan Takes Next Step Back to Normal under updated Vacc to Normal Plan

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan has reached the next step in the Vacc to Normal plan. As of June 1, capacity limits are lifted for outdoor events and residential gatherings. Additionally, indoor capacity limits will increase to 50%, allowing indoor social gatherings such as weddings and funerals to move closer to normalcy. Face masks will […]

Frances H Talentino

Frances H. Talentino, age 90, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at her home. Frances was born on February 2, 1931, at home in Stalwart, Michigan.  She was the daughter of the late George and Grace (Crawford) Hewitt.  On December 4, 1948, Frances married […]