Thursday, November 5, 2026
DETROIT – Today the United States Drug Enforcement Administration launched a new comprehensive law enforcement and prevention initiative aimed at reducing drug use, abuse, and overdose deaths. “Operation Engage” allows participating field divisions to focus on the biggest drug threat and resulting violence in their respective geographic areas. The initiative […]
Vern Erskine, age 99, passed away at his home in Moran on February 21, 2021. Mr. Erskine was born in Allenville, Michigan on October 19, 1921. His parents were Jack and Violet Erskine. He had four brothers – Jack, Glenn, Ralph, Marvin, and one sister – LaRaine. He attended grade […]
Barbara“Yaya” Christie, age 65, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born on October 14, 1955, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late John and Dorothy (LaFaver) Murphy. Barbara was married to Richard Christie also of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was […]
Floyd “Tim” Augustus Rader went home to his heavenly father on February 17, 2021. Floyd was born on June 15, 1936 to Jacob Augustus Rader and Ruby Olive (Grey) Rader of Pickford, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Basil (Barb) Rader, and Royce (Theresa) Rader. He […]
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — Sledding is one of the activities many do to squeeze in some fun during the long winter days in northern Michigan. In Chippewa County, there’s a unique program offering an additional opportunity for families to make that fun happen. A partnership between the City of […]
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 and spelling to make it easier for you to read. – Laurie […]
Charles “Carl” Eugene Goudreau, age 89, of Gros Cap, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 14, 2021, at Castle Rock Retirement Center. His wife Pat was by his side. He was born on May 7, 1931, in St. Ignace, Michigan, to William David Goudreau and Edith Emma […]
According to the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association, Chippewa County International Airport will be a command as well as control center. Therefore, it will assist launch sites for various satellites, including commercial and U.S. defense ones. This Upper Peninsula airport was at one time a U.S. Air Force base. Its distance […]
Nancy R. Albon, age 64, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away early Sunday morning, February 14, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital. Nancy was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Floyd John and Catherine Elizabeth (Edwards) Cook. She graduated from Sault High School with the class of […]
Nelma June Mattison, age 73, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died January 31, 2021 in St.Ignace. She was born June 3, 1947 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Edward Nilho and Carol Irene (Teeple) Soorus. Nelma spent her early childhood in Sault Ste. Marie before she moved into a home in […]
