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Beginning of the 20th Century
In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part twenty-six 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 Mr. Fowle, chairman of […]
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Fatal Side x Side Accident in Kalkaska County
Kalkaska County, Michigan. On July 4, 2025, at approximately 2:00 am, troopers from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post responded to a fatal crash involving a side-by-side ATV on private property located on Inman Road in Springfield Township, KalkaskaCounty. Preliminary investigation indicates the off-road vehicle rolled over while carrying […]
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Father and Son Drown in Cheboygan County
Cheboygan, MI – July 5, 2025 – The Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office reports a tragic double drowning that occurred on Burt Lake near Maple Bay Campground, Burt Township. At approximately 3:21 p.m., Deputies responded to a distress call reporting two individuals in distress in the water. Witnesses on the scene […]
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Attempted Murder Fugitive Arrested in Kalkaska
EXCELSIOR TWP., KALKASKA COUNTY, MI. On June 26, the Traverse Narcotics Team (TNT) was contacted by Muskegon area detectives who were looking to arrest a fugitive who had a valid warrant for Assault with the Intent to Murder. Detectives had reason to believe the 18-year-old man from Muskegon was in […]
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Celebrate safely: Prevent wildfires this Independence Day
As you plan for a fun-filled Fourth of July holiday, whether it includes fireworks, camping, off-roading or simply tackling projects around the yard, don’t forget to take precautions to prevent wildfires. “Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people,” said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist with the Michigan Department […]
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Soo Theatre is proud to present Neil Simon’s RUMORS
Join us this July as Soo Theatre puts on the hilarious comedy, Rumors! At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to […]
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MSP Requests Public Assistance Locating Voluntary Missing Teen
Alger County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is requesting thepublic’s help in locating a juvenile who is considered voluntarily missing. 15-year-old Jayden Whittenburg had reportedly snuck out of his foster residence on PohjalaRoad in Rock River Township during the early morning hours on June 30, 2025. He […]
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Ontonagon Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
Ontonagon County, MI. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, InternetCrimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of 35-year-old BrentEdward Mayer. Mayer was arrested following an investigation which was initiated by theMichigan Department of Corrections and the ICAC Task Force, when it was learned Mayer mayhave […]
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Bump stocks, ghost guns targeted in bills passed by Michigan Senate
A trio of gun regulations Michigan Senate Democrats passed June 25 would ban bump stocks, add to state law a ban on guns at the Michigan Capitol and prohibit ghost guns. Democrats in the Michigan Senate passed similar bills last year, but the Democratic-led state House didn’t pass the legislation before Republicans […]
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Senate panel backs opioid addiction, overdoes treatment access package
A Senate panel reported bipartisan legislation Wednesday that supporters have said would increase access to opioid and overdose treatment. The nine-bill package was reported by the Senate Health Policy Committee and is intended to enable people to more easily obtain medication treatment. Narcan would be more widely available under the bills. Provisions […]
Local News
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Celebrate safely: Prevent wildfires this Independence Day
July 4, 2025As you plan for a fun-filled Fourth of July holiday, whether it includes fireworks, camping, off-roading or simply tackling [...] -
Soo Theatre is proud to present Neil Simon’s RUMORS
July 2, 2025Join us this July as Soo Theatre puts on the hilarious comedy, Rumors! At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing [...] -
MSP Requests Public Assistance Locating Voluntary Missing Teen
July 2, 2025Alger County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is requesting thepublic’s help in locating a juvenile who [...]
- Ontonagon Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
- International Bridge closing to vehicle traffic during annual bridge walk Saturday
- Soo Locks Engineer Day Will Allow Visitors in Canal Park Only
Michigan News
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Fatal Side x Side Accident in Kalkaska County
July 6, 2025Kalkaska County, Michigan. On July 4, 2025, at approximately 2:00 am, troopers from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake [...] -
Father and Son Drown in Cheboygan County
July 6, 2025Cheboygan, MI – July 5, 2025 – The Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office reports a tragic double drowning that occurred on Burt [...] -
Attempted Murder Fugitive Arrested in Kalkaska
July 4, 2025EXCELSIOR TWP., KALKASKA COUNTY, MI. On June 26, the Traverse Narcotics Team (TNT) was contacted by Muskegon area detectives who [...]
- Bump stocks, ghost guns targeted in bills passed by Michigan Senate
- Senate panel backs opioid addiction, overdoes treatment access package
- Ted Nugent leads broad charge against DNR overreach in committee
National News
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FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled ‘Free Palestine’
June 2, 2025BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A man with a makeshift flamethrower yelled “Free Palestine” and hurled an incendiary device into a [...] -
Trump administration flags 6 MI counties, 2 cities as ‘sanctuary communities’
May 30, 2025The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released late Thursday a list of counties and municipalities across the nation it says [...] -
Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
May 19, 2025WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen [...]
- Schumer’s ‘Apprentice’ praise of Trump goes viral
- Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65
- Trump signs order seeking to overhaul US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship
Sports
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Blue Devils Close Out Season with Awards
June 11, 2025The Sault High track and field teams celebrated their successful seasons and honored athletes with perpetual awards. After [...] -
Blue Devils Have Strong Finish at UP Finals
June 9, 2025The Sault High Blue Devils track and field teams put their best efforts in against some tough Division 1 competition at the UP [...] -
Eagles’ Fredericks commits to ACHA’s Liberty University
May 29, 2025SUDBURY, Ont. – The Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) have announced that stalwart forward [...]
- Eagles’ Pouliot off to Grand Valley State of ACHA
- Regional Results; Bellamy Breaks Record
- Pair of Eagles to play college hockey
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