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SooToday.com has received the following notice from Northwood Funeral Home concerning Joyce McKibbon, the first woman soloist of St. Luke's Cathedral Choir.

Thirty-four-year-old Peter Jackson of no fixed address was arrested around 10 p.m. last night and charged with assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, resisting arrest and breach of probation.

Less friction does not mean less stress. Just ask Jonathan Budau and Mitchell Case, shown after Saturday's annual kick-off simulcast event for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition.

A goal with just over six mintues remaining broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the Peterborough Petes to a 2-1 victory over the Soo Greyhounds on Saturday night at the Essar Centre. Further details and video highlights are now posted on the sports page.

SooToday.com has received the following e-mail from loyal readers Angela Caputo and Brianne Greco, concerning roadside assistance she received from strangers after losing control of their vehicle in Michigan: ************************* Dear SooToday.

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued the following winter weather advisory for Chippewa County, including the Michigan Soo. As of 5 p.m. tonight there is no Environment Canada weather watch or warning for the Ontario Sault.

Israel has begun a ground invasion into the northern Gaza Strip, CBC News and Reuters are reporting. The action comes during the second week of Israel's offensive against Gaza's Islamist militant rulers.

SooToday.com received the following note and accompanying photo from loyal reader and big-time cycling enthusiast André Riopel.

If you'd shown up a little late at last night's Soo Greyhounds game against Niagara Icedogs, you might have been surprised to see the Greyhounds winning 10-1, 11-1 and then 14-1. Especially when only one shot had been taken on net. Faithful SooToday.

The Soo Greyhounds opened a five-game homestand in disappointing fashion as the Niagara IceDogs skated to a 6-2 victory on Friday night at the Essar Centre. Further details and video highlights are now posted on the sports page.