Let Them Play – the group of student-athletes and advocates wanting to allow winter contact sports to begin competing – filed a lawsuit today in the Court of Claims against Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel claiming several violations of the state and U.S. constitutions along with […]
Other News
Jean Marie Ross
Jean Marie Ross, age 81, of Rudyard, Michigan, died on January 26, 2021 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was born on July 20, 1939, in Rudyard, to Adelord David and Alma Dagmar (Larson) Royer. Jean grew up in Rudyard and graduated from Rudyard High School with the class of […]
CDC issues mandatory mask order for public transportation systems
LANSING, MICH. In compliance with an order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Jan. 23, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds everyone to mask up when working and riding on public transportation systems, rail, and van, bus and motorcoach service providers to reduce the […]
Earl Beamish
Earl David Beamish age 87, of Brimley, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021, in Barbeau, Michigan. Earl was born on November 25, 1933, in Donaldson, Michigan to the late William and Letitia (Lundy) Beamish. He married Arla Faye Lavender on October 30, 1954, in Pickford Michigan. He worked […]
Mareks Mitens Named to Mike Richter Award “Watch List”
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Lake Superior State senior goaltender Mareks Mitens has been named to the Mike Richter Award “Watch List” for the 2020-21 season. The Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA) has announced a “Watch List” of 33 goalies who will compete for the Mike Richter Award, given annually to the top goalie […]
Laker Hockey announces variation in this weekend’s schedule
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State hockey program, in conjunction with the Western Collegiate Hockey Association and the Northern Michigan Wildcats, has announced a schedule change to the team’s upcoming home series this weekend. The Lakers will now host the Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 5:00 p.m. […]
Kemon Bassett Named GLIAC North Division Player of the Week
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Lake Superior State student-athlete Kemon Bassett has been named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball North Division Player of the Week, as announced by GLIAC conference officials on Monday, Feb. 1. Kemon Bassett has earned his second GLIAC North Player of the Week award of the season […]
Personal History
As a college student in Indiana, I loved to explore the city for antiques. I remember finding an old antique shop that had several floors. As I climbed from floor to floor and looked at all the treasures, I tried to imagine who they once belonged to and what their […]
Roger Blough catches fire – no injuries to crew
Firefighters from around the area were at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Monday morning to put out a fire on one of the docked ships. At approximately 1:30 a.m. Monday morning, the fire broke out on the motor vessel Roger Blough. Smoke could be seen for hours after the initial call. Firefighters […]
Bert Kinnear, Jr
Bert Lewis Kinnear, Jr., age 81, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away Friday evening, January 29, 2021, at Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie. Bert was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on November 16, 1939, the son of the late Bert and Opal (McKinnon) Kinnear, Sr. He graduated from […]













