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Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65
Val Kilmer, a movie star who throughout his career proved he was up for any task, from playing a cocky naval pilot to wearing the Batman suit, died on Tuesday, according to his daughter Mercedes Kilmer, who released a statement to the New York Times and the Associated Press. He was 65. The […]
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Temporary Fuel Shortage in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Due to Mackinac Bridge Closure
Sault Ste. Marie, MI. A temporary fuel shortage is affecting Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan,following the closure of the Mackinac Bridge earlier today. The closure caused by falling icefrom the recent winter storm has interrupted regular fuel deliveries to the Sault Ste. Marie area,resulting in limited fuel supplies at local gas […]
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Gov. Whitmer Deploys National Guard, Lifts Trucking Restrictions to Get Fuel to Impacted Areas
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer deployed the Michigan National Guard to provide more personnel and specialized equipment to help with ice storm recovery efforts in northern Michigan. The governor also signed two executive orders to add Alcona and Antrim counties to the state of emergency declaration and to lift trucking restrictions to help expedite getting fuel and other critical supplies to impacted areas. “We are continuing our all-hands-on-deck approach to help families […]
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1870s Sault Ste. Marie MI
In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part twenty-three of a continuing series about the history of Sault Ste. Marie and the area in its early years. I have left punctuation and grammar intact. – Laurie Davis Early Financing There was […]
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2025 fishing season opens Tuesday
New regulations take effect April 1, 2025 Heading out to fish? New sportfishing regulations for Michigan’s 2025 fishing season begin Tuesday, April 1, and are in effect through March 31, 2026. Changes this season include modifications to steelhead and muskie size limits and gear restrictions on some waters. Highlights include: […]
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MDOT responding to northern lower Michigan ice storm
GAYLORD, Mich. – As northern lower Michigan waits for thawing ice, reestablishment of electrical and Internet services, and clearing of trees from roadways, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is working to support those efforts. Accumulating ice on trees, power lines, structures and roadways north of M-72 and east of US-131 […]
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Eagles’ Season Ends in Game 6 of Quarterfinals
TIMMINS, Ont. – Rebounding from a two-goal deficit, the Timmins Rock countered with five unanswered tallies to defeat the Soo Eagles 5-2 Sunday evening in Game 6 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarter-final affair at McIntyre Arena. With the result, the Rock takes the best-of-seven series 4-2 and will […]
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Hoglund hat trick helps Eagles extend series with Rock
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Riding the strength of an Evan Hoglund hat trick, the Soo Eagles downed the Timmins Rock 5-3 Friday night in the fifth contest of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarter-final series at Pullar Stadium. This sees the Eagles, who are now down 3-2 in the […]
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Laker Hockey Receives $1.5 Million Annual Gift to Elevate the Program
We are thrilled to share some exciting news that will significantly impact the future of Laker Hockey and elevate our program to new heights. Lake Superior State University has received an extraordinary, recurring annual gift of $1.5 million from an anonymous benefactor, aimed at supporting our storied Laker Division I […]
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Timmins takes 3-1 series lead with narrow win over Soo Eagles
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A two-goal night from Brant Romaniuk, that featured the game-winner, propelled the Timmins Rock to a narrow 3-2 win over the Soo Eagles Thursday evening in Game 4 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League quarter-final at Pullar Stadium. This sees Timmins go up 3-1 in […]
Local News
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Temporary Fuel Shortage in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Due to Mackinac Bridge Closure
April 2, 2025Sault Ste. Marie, MI. A temporary fuel shortage is affecting Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan,following the closure of the Mackinac [...] -
2025 fishing season opens Tuesday
April 1, 2025New regulations take effect April 1, 2025 Heading out to fish? New sportfishing regulations for Michigan’s 2025 fishing season [...] -
Laker Hockey Receives $1.5 Million Annual Gift to Elevate the Program
March 28, 2025We are thrilled to share some exciting news that will significantly impact the future of Laker Hockey and elevate our program to [...]
- International Bridge Rate to Increase April 1
- Soo Co-op Credit Union Honored with Distinguished MemberXP™ ‘Best of the Best’ Award
- Soo Locks to open early for 2025 shipping season
Michigan News
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Gov. Whitmer Deploys National Guard, Lifts Trucking Restrictions to Get Fuel to Impacted Areas
April 2, 2025LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer deployed the Michigan National Guard to provide more [...] -
MDOT responding to northern lower Michigan ice storm
April 1, 2025GAYLORD, Mich. – As northern lower Michigan waits for thawing ice, reestablishment of electrical and Internet [...] -
Updated Child Passenger Safety Laws provide extra protections for children
March 27, 2025Car seats and booster seats are life-saving devices. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) estimates that [...]
- Fatal Crash in Gogebic County
- One Person Dies After Dirt Bike Crash
- Prison near Baldwin to open as ICE detention center
National News
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Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65
April 2, 2025Val Kilmer, a movie star who throughout his career proved he was up for any task, from playing a cocky naval pilot to wearing the [...] -
Trump signs order seeking to overhaul US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship
March 26, 2025NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive action to overhaul elections in the U.S., [...] -
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home
February 27, 2025Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was found dead alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in [...]
- Sen. Rand Paul Tells Musk, DOGE to Check Fort Knox Gold
- Gabbard, RFK Jr. pass muster in Senate
- Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trump’s plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignations
Sports
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Eagles’ Season Ends in Game 6 of Quarterfinals
March 31, 2025TIMMINS, Ont. – Rebounding from a two-goal deficit, the Timmins Rock countered with five unanswered tallies to defeat the [...] -
Hoglund hat trick helps Eagles extend series with Rock
March 29, 2025SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Riding the strength of an Evan Hoglund hat trick, the Soo Eagles downed the Timmins Rock 5-3 [...] -
Timmins takes 3-1 series lead with narrow win over Soo Eagles
March 28, 2025SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A two-goal night from Brant Romaniuk, that featured the game-winner, propelled the Timmins Rock [...]
- MYWAY State Championship Results
- Eagles back in it with Game 3 win vs. Rock
- Laker Men’s Basketball to Face Dallas Baptist in Elite Eight
North Of The Border
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Canada’s Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister
January 6, 2025TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power, bowing [...] -
Five people die in related shootings overnight in Sault, ON
October 24, 2023The community of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario is reeling after a murder-suicide that took the lives of three children — a [...] -
No more American-based news for our Canadian readers
August 10, 2023To our Canadian readers on Facebook, EUP News bids you adieu. You’ll no longer be able to view our news content on [...]
- Worker dies at Algoma Steel; investigation underway
- Driver killed in accident on North St
- Wanted man arrested by Sault police after Northern Avenue standoff