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Sunday, April 5, 2026
James Albert Stain, age 79, of Pickford, MI, died unexpectedly on January 2, 2021 at home. He was born on August 30, 1941 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, to Orville G. Stain Sr. and Viola Elizabeth (Ahola) Stain. Jim grew up in Pickford, moving to the family home at the […]
Patrick Eugene Garries, age 77, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died January 5, 2021, in Petoskey, Michigan. He was born October 13, 1943, in North Branch, Michigan, to Charles Eugene and Wilma Jean (Dewey) Garries. Patrick grew up in St. Ignace, Michigan, riding the SS Chief Wawatam car ferry to school […]
Kierslyn Bryelle Bennin, 28 weeks gestation, was still born on December 14, 2020 at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Matthew John Bennin and Bryanna Jeralyn Livingston. Kierslyn was loved and will be remembered by all her family. Kierslyn is survived by her mother and father, Bryanna […]
In 1923, The Sault Evening News, put together a booklet of recollections by its readers. I will be sharing some of these from time to time. I did take the liberty to correct some of the grammar to make it easier for you to read. Laurie Davis In the […]
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — About 300 supporters of President Donald Trump gathered outside the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday as a joint session of Congress convened in Washington, D.C., to confirm the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden. The crowd turned out under overcast skies with temperatures in the 30s. […]
Gerald “Jerry” Noel Horn, aka Pierre, age 79, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died January 3, 2021, in Petoskey, Michigan. He was born December 25, 1941, on Mackinac Island, Michigan, to Archibald Jacob and Roma Margaret (Squires) Horn. Jerry grew up on Mackinac Island where he attended the Thomas W. Ferry […]
A mob invading the U.S. Capitol. Police officers with guns drawn inside the House of Representatives. Lawmakers hiding from intruders seeking to overturn a national election. These and other scenes from Capitol Hill shocked the world Wednesday as violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the nation’s halls of […]
The Chippewa County Sheriff, Mike Bitnar, has announced his choice for his department’s Officer of the Year. This year’s recognition goes to Corrections Officer Jordan Perry. Corrections Officer Perry is an 11-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department assigned to the Medical Division inside the correctional facility. “Jorday Perry has a […]
Plumbing problems don’t have to take you by surprise. Here are some of the common warning signs that you need to get your plumbing looked at. Plumbing problems can be some of the worst things to deal with as a homeowner. They can be costly, time consuming, and just plain […]
Winter is here, and that means snow and lots of it. If you want to stay safe this snowy season, check out our guide to the property risks of blizzards. We are no strangers to snow in the UP. With our winters ranging between 40 and 200 inches per year, […]