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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Patrick James “Jim” Durm, age 66, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died Thursday, September 3, 2020, at his home. He was born December 29, 1953, in Niles, Michigan, to Thomas Patrick and Fern Genevieve (Huyck) Durm. Jim grew up in Niles where he graduated from Niles High School in 1972. He […]
Caleb Wood is crossing back over the International Bridge from the Soo Eagles to the Soo Thunderbirds in a Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League exchange. Hockey News North has confirmed that the 2000 birth year forward has been dealt from the Michigan-based Eagles to the Ontario-based Thunderbirds for future considerations. […]
Mrs. Gabrielle (Gay) and Dr. Hellmuth Kornmueller, long-time married couple and residents of Sault Ste Marie, passed away peacefully on May 30th and August 21st of 2020, respectively. Survivors include a nephew, Michael Peyser of Hoffman Estates, IL; three nieces, Lisa Peyser of Waterford, MI; Ruth Walker of Rochester Hills, […]
Lynn Alan Benn, 82 of St. Ignace passed away early Tuesday morning, August 25 at Castlerock Retirement Center following a lingering illness. He was born April 22, 1938 in Pontiac to Louis and Pearl (LaCharity) Benn. He graduated from High School and entered the US Army in 1957 until 1960. […]
Robert Joseph Adams, age 88, of Cedarville, Michigan, died on August 31, 2020 in Cedarville. Bob was born on February 3, 1932 in Peck, Michigan, to Daniel and Ann Adams. Bob graduated from Pontiac Central High School in Pontiac, Michigan. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served four […]
Gloria Jeanne Mominee, age 64, of Dafter, MI, died on August 25, 2020 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. She was born on October 9, 1955 in Toledo, OH, to Clarence J. and Wanda Geraldine Mominee. Gloria grew up in Toledo, Ohio and met her life partner Mark in California, where […]
The MHSAA announced Thursday that high school football is returning this fall, following Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s approval. The 2020 football season is currently in a dead period. Practice without pads begins Tuesday, Sept. 8, with pads permitted on Thursday, Sept. 10. Teams may begin regular-season games on Sept. 18, and […]
Dale Alan Moen, age 85, of Rudyard, MI, died on August 28, 2020 in Sault Ste Marie, MI. He was born on May 23, 1935 in Decorah, Iowa, to Melvin Thodore and Hazel Rosseta (Nessit) Moen. Dale grew up in Decorah and graduated from Decorah High School. After graduation Dale […]
Two seasoned scouts — both based in Sault Ste. Marie — and a coach with major junior experience represent a trio of newcomers who have hopped aboard the Espanola Express during the summer. Brad Boyer and Chad Vresk have brought their scouting skills and command to the Express while Brent […]
Detroit Free Press – Protesters against police brutality sued the city of Detroit on Monday, seeking to ban police from using batons, riot gear, tear gas and rubber bullets against them. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court claims Detroit police used those objects to fracture bones, inflictbaseball-sized lumps and concussions, collapse lungs and cause other injuries that […]
