On March 18, 2021, a joint sting operation was conducted by members of Marquette County Law Enforcement in collaboration with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. The focus of the sting was to identify and arrest suspected consumers of child sex crimes. The agencies involved included the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office, […]
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Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrest
ON March 11, during the late evening hours, Michigan State Police troopers from the St. Ignace post conducted a routine traffic stop for a motorist traveling 72mph coming north across the Mackinac Bridge. As the troopers were initiating the stop, the driver of the vehicle threw a plastic baggie out […]
Biden administration considers flying migrants to states near the Canadian border for processing
A new spike in the number of families and children crossing the Rio Grande into South Texas over the past several hours is forcing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to request airplanes that will allow the Biden administration to transport migrants to states near the Canadian border for processing, according […]
Laker Hockey’s Historic Season Comes to a Close in the Opening Round of the NCAA Tournament
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The No. 13 Lake Superior State hockey team’s historic 2020-21 season came to a close following a 5-1 loss to the No. 6/5 University of Massachusetts Minutemen on Friday, March 26 in the Opening Round of the NCAA National Tournament at the East Regional in Bridgeport, Conn. at […]
Sault, St. Ignace girls claim district titles (with photos)
The Sault High Blue Devils and St. Ignace Saints girls’ basketball teams both claimed district titles on the road on Friday night, joining the Rudyard Bulldogs and Cedarville Trojans, as teams advancing to next week’s regionals. The Sault had no trouble with host Cheboygan in their Division 2, District 34 […]
Melvin “Wimpy” Smith
Melvin (Wimpy) W. Smith, age 91, passed away peacefully at the War Memorial Hospital Long- Term Care Unit on March 22, 2021, surrounded by his family. The son of William and Lillian Smith, he was born on September 23, 1929, in Flint, MI, and grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, […]
Gloria Jean O’Connor
Gloria Jean (Atkins) O’Connor passed away peacefully at War Memorial Hospital with her family by her side on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Gloria was born October 9, 1957, in Sault Ste. Marie to the late Eugene and Clara (Schimittou) Atkins. Anybody who knew her knew her as Jeannie and that […]
How To Reduce Pet Dander in Your House
Pet dander is one of the leading causes of household allergies. To stave off red eyes and sneezes, take these steps to reduce dander accumulation in your home. We love our pets, but it can be difficult to reconcile their faithful companionship with the allergic reactions they can cause. It’s […]
Carol Ann Bourque
Carol Ann Bourque 82, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Hospice of the EUP, “Hospice House”. Carol was born on September 3, 1938, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Phillip and Rita (Agar) Lawrence. She worked as a mother and professional […]
Tips for Turning Your Basement into a Living Space
If you live in a home with a basement, you may want to utilize that space as more than just a cellar, but how do you start renovating it into a livable space? Any basement that can be furnished and made comfortable becomes a bonus room in the house. Sometimes, […]













