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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Members of the Senate on Thursday sought to address long secretary of state wait times for appointments by passing legislation that would extend the expiration date of driver’s licenses and state identification cards for residents while also seeking to require walk-in availability at branch offices. The expiration date of enhanced […]
Carrie Rose Steffes07/19/1989Child Abuse-4th DegreeOperating with Presence of Controlled SubstanceFines and costs $375365 days, credit 44, serve 1, balance suspended80 hours community service Vernard Allen Roach02/06/1972Wildlife Conservation Part-General ViolationsFines and costs $113090 days suspendedComplete Hunter Safety CourseNo hunting or trapping activities for one year Perry James Roe04/28/1987License Plate-Unlawful UseFines and […]
Shirley Mae Markstrom, age 81, of Kinross, Michigan, died June 1, 2021, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was born January 6, 1940 in Westmont, Illinois to Arthur Carlos and Mayme Eilene (Hendrickson) Seppala. Shirley grew up in Chassell, Michigan and later moved to Hancock, Michigan where she graduated high […]
Dale Edward Melvin, age 58, of Drummond Island, Michigan, died on May 26, 2021, at his home on Drummond Island. He was born on March 4, 1963, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to John Kenneth and Renee Lillian (Ruelius) Melvin. Dale had a birth story as unique as the great […]
Vern Clive Sawyers, age 81, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on June 2, 2021, unexpectedly at his home. He was born November 27, 1939, in Bruce Township, Michigan, to Clive Ephraim and Sara Ellen (Rye) Sawyers. Vern was born on his parent’s farm in Bruce Township. He grew up […]
John Evashevski, husband, father, teacher, coach, died on Sunday, May 30th in St. Ignace,Michigan at his home. He was 70 years old. The cause of death was due to complications related to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)Mr. Evashevski was born in Pullman, WA on July 15, 1950 and grew up in […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing spending $300 million in federal funds to help Michigan businesses pay workers $15 an hour. “We’ve got an opportunity to make some investments in ways that really lift people up, help small businesses and help us get back to normal,” Whitmer told reporters in Grand […]
Detroit — Federal agents Thursday arrested more than three dozen members and associates of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation street gang in an attempt to stem the rise of gun violence in one of the nation’s most dangerous cities. The arrests coincided with prosecutors unsealing a 39-count indictment accusing alleged Michigan gang leader Kevin “Spaghetti” Fordham, […]
JUNE 1, 2021, RALPH E. VERT SR. peacefully passed away at home. His wife of 66 years Wilma (MacLean) Vert by his side. He was the 8th child of 12 Born to Alex & Naomi (MacPherson) Vert. All proceeding him, leaving his Sister Mary Lou (Vert) Weir and Brother Ross Vert to carry on […]
Frances H. Talentino, age 90, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at her home. Frances was born on February 2, 1931, at home in Stalwart, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late George and Grace (Crawford) Hewitt. On December 4, 1948, Frances married […]
