Thunder Bay residents gathered on Sunday to commemorate fallen police officers in what officials called “a very special day.” Three local constables were honored during the memorial service. Attendees paid tribute to their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the community.

Charlie Kirk’s assassination has ignited a nationwide debate over political violence, free speech, and a polarized America. Tens of thousands will gather in Arizona to honor the conservative activist, including President Donald Trump and other senior officials.

Family and friends will gather on September 11 to celebrate the life of Marie Duong Staats, 77, at a noon Mass at Saint Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights. Fr. Brian McMaster will preside over the service, followed by interment at 2 p.m.

A lifelong tinkerer, proud father, and classic rock devotee, 74-year-old Jamestown resident, Dean Cornell, leaves behind a dynamic legacy built on skill, curiosity, and family bonds. He passed away on August 17, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, but his infectious spirit lives on through his children, grandchildren, and community.

A memorial service for a cherished 97-year-old Bloomfield resident will be held this Saturday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Led by Rev. Terry Krueger, the community will gather to celebrate a life well-lived, with burial to follow at Bloomfield City Cemetery.

Cory Provus, the Minnesota Twins TV announcer, missed a game to attend a celebration of life for his mentor, Bob Uecker, who passed away on January 16. Provus traveled to Milwaukee to pay tribute to the legendary Brewers broadcaster.