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Timothy James Shagen born June 5, 1951, passed away peacefully at 6:30 am July 25, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital after a strong battle with cancer. Tim leaves behind his wife of 26 years and, 50 years together, Raydella Shagen; one brother Del Shagen, two sisters-in-law; Lucy Kirkpatrick, and Linda […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Tuesday she does not expect the state will issue a mask mandate or any other new COVID-19 pandemic orders any time soon, despite federal health officials issuing new guidance that calls on even some who are fully vaccinated to mask up. “I do not anticipate another […]
Myrtle “Tony” B. Dekett Hiller, age 95, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away on June 29, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Alpena, Michigan, on November 6, 1925. Tony was proceeded in death by her parents, Vera Bell (Rice) and Guy Henry […]
Sandra “Sandy” Lea (Adams) Konings, age 76, of De Tour Village, Michigan, died July 10, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, November 11, 1944, to Stanley and Sylvia (Wright) Adams. Sandy enjoyed her family, church, and gardening. She lived […]
The Michigan Supreme Court is will soon hear arguments in what could be a landmark case for LGBTQ rights. The high court announced it will hear an appeal of a lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Civil Rights filed by two businesses that denied service to LGTBQ people based on […]
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (AP) — Swashbuckling billionaire Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, bringing astro-tourism a step closer to reality and beating out his exceedingly richer rival Jeff Bezos. The nearly 71-year-old Branson and five crewmates from his Virgin Galactic space-tourism company reached an […]
Charles “Chuck” Tapani Bennin, age 73, of Pickford, Michigan, died July 8, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was born December 23, 1947, in Sault Ste. Marie to parents Clemens and Nora (Tapani) Bennin. Chuck lived in Brimley, Michigan, until the 9th grade when his […]
Christopher Michael Ogston, Jr.Disorderly PersonFines and costs $43090 days suspended Justin Thomas SkipperOperate While IntoxicatedOperate While IntoxicatedOperate While Visibly ImpairedAssault or Assault & BatteryFines and costs $62593 days, credit 93 days The following cases have been bound over to the 50th Circuit Court: Johnny Ray Brown, Jr.Controlled Substance-Deliver/Manufacture Ecstasy/MDMAControlled Substance-Deliver/Manufacture […]
July 9, 2021 — The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) board today enthusiastically confirmed that the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk will go on as scheduled this Labor Day, Sept. 6. Board members welcomed the end of pandemic restrictions that will allow the event, citing its importance to the Straits area economy and […]
BARAGA, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is announcing the arrest of Kyle Ross Moilanen, 25 of Baraga, for possession of child sexually abusive materials. Moilanen was arrested following an investigation which stemmed from a National Center for Missing and Exploited […]
