The Department of Natural Resources and Environment reminds hunters that the archery deer season opens statewide on Friday, Oct. 1. The season runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 14, then reopens after the firearm deer season for late archery hunting Dec. 1 to Jan. 1.

SAULT STE. MARIE – Lake Superior State, with several of its top scorers returning, is eager to showcase what it hopes will be a high-scoring offense in 2010-11. Saturday’s exhibition game against the Western Ontario Mustangs will be an important tune-up for next week’s Superior Cup, which includes home games against Michigan Tech and Minnesota-Duluth as part of Great Lake [...]

Statement of Dr. Dan Benishek: “Out of respect for my former wife and our now adult children, I have no plans to discuss the personal details of our separation over 20 years ago. As with any divorce proceeding, there were hearings and there was a judge’s decision on child support that I complied with 100%. I am not a career [...]

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to request a thorough review of Enbridge Energy Partners’ scheduled underwater maintenance to its “line 5” oil pipeline located beneath the Straits of Mackinac, MI.

• At 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sault Police were called to the 200-block of W. 11th Ave. regarding a suspicious situation. A concerned neighbor contacted police after she saw lights on in a home she knew to be vacant. Police contacted the four individuals inside, and three of them left on their volition.

WIELDING A HAND – Lake Superior State University students Caleb Borchard (with axe), Kent Goulet (facing away), and Richard Smith (in right window) join their cohorts in dismantling a fire-gutted home on Sept. 28 Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Three class sections — about three dozen LSSU fire science students — volunteered their time to clean up what remained of a [...]

According to Michigan Democratic Party: What Else is Dan Benishek Hiding? LANSING – Court documents showing Dan Benishek lied to a court about his income in an effort to lower child support payments to his ex-wife raise serious questions about Benishek’s character and his ability to represent the people of northern Michigan. The underreporting of $100,000 in income was called [...]

September 27, 2010 — The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge was included in the course mapped out for Saturday’s inaugural “Chase” running event organized by the Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Chamber of Commerce. More than 200 runners participating in the 26.2-mile marathon, half-marathon, or the 10K (6.2-mile) events had the unique opportunity to run across the 2-mile long bridge and [...]

Glen’s Market of Sault Ste Marie was recognized today as the Volunteer Business Neighbor for the month of September! Bobbie Kyle of PEERS of the EUP nominated Glen’s Market for the award.

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The members of Lake Superior State University’s Board of Trustees found more students on campus when they met Sept. 24 in Sault Ste. Marie. Bill Eilola, LSSU President of Enrollment Services, told the board that total headcount is up 4 percent this fall, while the freshmen class is 12.5% larger than it was last year. [...]

At 2:12 a.m. Sunday, officers on patrol observed a vehicle operating without its headlights on. Sault Police stopped the vehicle and suspected the driver was under the influence of alcohol. After several failed field sobriety tests, the Sault woman was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated. During their contact with the driver, officers also saw a small amount of marijuana near [...]

Saturday, September 25, 2010 Pullar Stadium, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan The Soo Eagles ended their September schedule with a record of 5 wins , 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, and now sit in second place in the NOJHL Western Division. In round two of the “Border Battle” the Eagles dug themselves into a 4-1 deficit, before fighting back to [...]

Congratulations Linda Forgrave of Sault Ste Marie Linda Forgrave is a hardworking and committed volunteer to many organizations- including the Great Start Parent Coalition and the United Way of the EUP.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) announced that the City of Sault Ste. Marie has received a $1,325,000 grant for new green technology construction and renovation of business incubator facilities. The funding is provided by the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Friday, September 24, 2010. Pullar Stadium, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan Coming off a tough overtime win this week against the Sudbury Junior Wolves, the Soo Eagles returned to the venerable Pullar Stadium for a weekend stand, starting with the pesky Blind River Beavers.