By David Lockhart LSSU PR Intern SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The artwork of two Lake Superior State University students is on display this academic year at the 6th annual Student Arts in the House Gallery in Lansing, located on the 5th floor of the Anderson House Office Building.

• Amanda Pieczynski (12/22/1987) pled guilty to Impaired Driving. She was sentenced to 93 days in jail (with 92 days suspended), 3 months of probation, fined $905, and order to pay $125 restitution. Pieczynski will complete 35 hours of community service in lieu of $35 in fines, must complete an alcohol assessment program, and is required to stay out of [...]

After an extraordinarly busy week, it appears business at the Sault Police Department has slowed down considerably.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Department released a brief statement regarding a 911-call early Thursday morning where the child was pronounced dead. An investigation into the incident  led to the arrest of a Sault man who has been charged with Open Murder.

LANSING- With the 2010 hunting season underway, the Michigan departments of Agriculture (MDA) and Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) remind hunters and retail food establishments to follow food safety processing guidelines when handling and preparing deer and other wild game.

A Magical Evening with Walt Disney’s Fantasia 2000 Sault Ste. Marie, ON (October 28, 2010) – On November 13, the Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre will become a magical world filled with music and animation. On this night, the Sault Symphony Orchestra will be presenting the concert event, Fantasia 2000. This favourite animated Disney film will play on a large screen [...]

The Walk for Warmth Committee was raising awareness and funds at this past weekend’s Pink in the Rink event at the Norris Center. Photoed are Bruce Beaudoin & Tracey Laitinen of the W4W Committee. Missing from this photo are Cindy Fox, Sherry LaJoie, Corey Wilson and Barb Reed. Please join us on February 19th at the Avery Center for the [...]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich – Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University, and Northern Michigan University have teamed up to bring a new academic forum to the Upper Peninsula.

The Newberry Firemen were honored as the Volunteer Group for the month of October under the United Way of the EUP Spotlight Recognition program for their help with the Diane Peppler Center burger bash. This fundraiser supports the costs of reducing domestic violence. The individuals who benefit from their service are our friends, family and neighbors.

PESKY BIRDS – Sault Michigan Mayor Tony Bosbous 
digs in his wallet for a check to pay off the LSSU Political 
Science Club so they will chase a flock of flamingos 
off his front lawn. The donated funds go toward a variety 
of club activities being held throughout the year, 
including a Model United Nations meeting in April.
 (LSSU/Tom Pink)

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Fresh off its first series sweep since last January, the Lake Superior State hockey team hits the road for a pair of games against No. 1-ranked Miami. The Lakers (2-3-1 overall, 0-2-0 Central Collegiate Hockey Association) and league cluster opponent Miami (4-1-1 overall, 2-0-0 CCHA) face off at 7:35 p.m. Friday and 7:05 p.m. Saturday [...]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, both D-Mich., and Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, both D-Minn., wrote to the U.S. Department of Transportation yesterday in support of an application by Sun Country Airlines for an available slot at Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport. The airline would use the slot to fly between Washington, D.C., and Lansing, [...]

OCTOBER 26, 2010 Secretary Land reminds ‘snowbirds’ to renew ahead of time Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land today reminded residents heading south for the winter to renew their driver’s licenses and plates before leaving Michigan. “I encourage snowbirds to check their license and plate expiration dates now before they head south,” Land said. “You’ll have more time to enjoy [...]

• At 6:44 a.m. Monday, Sault Police were dispatched to the 300-block of Armory Place where a homeowner believed someone may have entered her home. Officers checked the home and determined no one was inside, and the homeowner found nothing out of place. •

October 26, 2010 More than 6,000 new job opportunities for Michigan workers LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced a historic $2.1 billion investment by companies in Michigan, creating more than 6,000 new job opportunities for workers in the state and retaining more than 216,000 jobs.