(CEDARVILLE, MI) On Thursday, April 4th, 2024 the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District held their 75th Annual Meeting at the Les Cheneaux Distillers in Cedarville, MI where they announced the recipients of their annual Land Steward of the Year, Cooperator of the Year and MAEAP Landowner of the year. Following […]
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Sault tribe challenges Michigan fishing deal, chides ‘preposterous’ rules
Michigan’s largest Native American tribe is appealing the legal agreement that allocates fishing rights in Michigan’s portion of the Great Lakes, arguing that as a sovereign nation, the tribe can’t be forced to follow rules crafted without its consent. (Cover Photo: Brad Silet is a wildlife assessment biologist for the […]
Lake Superior State University Celebrates the Exceptional Achievements and Inspirational Journeys of the Graduating Class of 2023-2024
(Sault Ste. Marie, MI) – Lake Superior State University (LSSU) proudly celebrates the achievements of all 2023-2024 graduates, each representing an extraordinary journey and valuable contributions to their respective fields. As a distinguished institution dedicated to fostering innovation-driven, transformative education, we prioritize preparing our graduates with the knowledge and practical […]
Soo Locks Hydro Plant Tailrace Closing to Vessel Traffic
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Ongoing New Lock at the Soo construction activities are occurring in the St. Marys Falls Canal hydroelectric power plant tailrace. Beginning April 1, 2024, this area will close to all vessel traffic except at the specific direction of the Soo Locks Chief Lockmaster. Scheduled New Lock […]
35th Annual Lake State Golf Classic Scramble Set for Friday, August 2nd at Wild Bluff
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The 35th Annual Lake State Classic Golf Tournament and auction, in support of Lake Superior State University and Laker Athletics, will be held Friday, August 2nd at Wild Bluff Golf Course in Brimley, Michigan. “The Lake State Classic is for everyone, regardless of golf skills,” commented Andrew […]
Nurses in Sault Ste. Marie authorize strike amid contract negotiations
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MI — Nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault voted this week to authorize their bargaining team to be able to call for an unfair labor practice strike. A 10-day notice would be provided to MyMichigan before any strike begins. Unionized nurses have been holding information pickets outside MyMichigan […]
Laker Hockey Mourns the Loss LSSU Athletics Hall of Famer Sean Tallaire
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State hockey program mourns the loss of LSSU Athletics Hall of Famer Sean Tallaire who passed away on Tuesday, March 12 at the age of 50. From 1992-1996, Tallaire recorded 207 points on 103 goals and 104 assists. He was named the 1994 […]
Soo Locks Engineers Day 2024
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau, the United States Coast Guard, the Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Hospice of the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and […]
Daily Lottery ticket purchase leads to $500,000 win for Chippewa County man
LANSING, MI — A Chippewa County man has plans of retirement in the near future after he recently won a $500,000 prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s $500,000 Cash Multiplier instant game. “I buy instant tickets every day, typically on my way to work,” said the 59-year-old winner who chose to […]
Mackinac County Man Found Dead Among 8 Acre Brush Fire
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at approximately 6:00p.m, Mackinac County Sheriff Deputies along with Garfield Twp. Fire Department, Garfield Twp. EMS, Hudson Township Fire, Michigan State Police and DNR responded to a report of a brush fire at a residence in Garfield Township. Upon arrival Deputies were advised by fire […]