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Five Arrested In Child Sex Exploition Sting Operation

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]