The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) reminds motorists that only the commuter toll rate will increase effective Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011.

Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness is successfully combating the serious and growing problem of homelessness by housing individuals and families across the state.

Their accomplishments not only reflect academic excellence, but a dedication to improve economic development in the Upper Peninsula and throughout Michigan.

• At 11:25 a.m. Saturday, Sault Police were called to the 1200-block of John St. for a well-being check as a woman at that location was complaining of “vaginal pain and nakedness.” Officers spoke to the woman who declined medical treatment from EMTs or any help from police. • • At 8 p.m. Friday, Sault Police were contacted by a [...]

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today signed nine bills into law creating a new tax incentive to spur investment in small businesses and streamlining the environmental regulatory process. The new laws provide additional economic incentives to help the state attract and grow jobs.

Denice Barnes (right, center), representing the MEEMIC Foundation for the Future of Education, presents a grant check to Lake Superior State University’s Sarah Ouimette.

• Alicia Place (4/10/1990) pled guilty to Domestic Violence. She was sentenced to serve one day in jail with 29 days held in abeyance. Place also pled guilty to an Assault & Battery charge. Similarly, she was sentenced to one day in jail with 29 days held in abeyance. • • Gary Riggs (9/30/1963) pled guilty to Operating While Intoxicated. [...]

A Lake Superior State University photojournalism student (in reflection) uses an ornament nestled in crabapples to yield the oldest wide-angle trick in the lensmans’ book.

Lynn Kihm, Diabetes Education at HNJ Hospital was nominated by the Community Health Access Coalition through United Way’s Spotlight Recognition Award Program

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation’s Building Products (LP) Newberry plant recently received renewal of its MVPP Star Award, the state’s highest workplace safety and health award, from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA).

• At 7:12 p.m. Thursday, Sault Police were summoned to the emergency room at War Memorial Hospital to speak with a young female who had been struck by a pickup truck near the intersection of Ann and Ashmun St. The girl told officers that the driver initially stopped to see if she was alright then drove away.

The Luce County Community Resource & Recreation Center Youth were nominated by Mary Archambeau through United Way of the EUP’s Spotlight Recognition Award Program.

Albert R. Hart, 83, of Curtis, died Sunday December 12, 2010 at his residence.

The fall 2-percent donations, announced today by the Sault Tribe, benefit communities and citizens in seven U.P. counties.

Webster Donald Morrison, age 89, of Pickford, Michigan, died unexpectedly Monday,
December 13, 2010 at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.