ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WLUC) – Northbound traffic was backed up significantly early Saturday afternoon on the Mackinac Bridge as Fourth of July travelers enter Upper Michigan. Click here for a live look at bridge cameras. Even with all toll booths open, the sheer volume of traffic sometimes exceeds the capacity […]
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Update: Advisory has been lifted! NO BODY CONTACT ADVISORY FOR BRIMLEY STATE PARK
Update: The No Body Contact Advisory for Brimley State Park has been lifted as of today, June 30, 2023. Swimmers may use the water. Original Story: Due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria detected in samples collected Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the Chippewa County Health Department has issued a […]
M-28 Resurfacing Project to begin July 5
NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $4.3 million to resurface about 6 miles of M-28 from east of Raco to M-221 in Superior Township, Chippewa County. Work includes asphalt milling and resurfacing, guardrail, and pavement markings. The project is scheduled to begin July 5, 2023 and end Oct 13, […]
Police investigate Attempted Murder in Chippewa County
On June 26, 2023, troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post were dispatched to a report of a male subject holding his ex-girlfriend against her will. The investigation revealed a 48-year-old Sault Ste. Marie man had allegedly gone to a place he knew the victim would be, waited for her […]
International Bridge Administration hosting
public hearings on toll increase proposal
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – The International Bridge Administration (IBA) is hosting three in-person public hearings to discuss proposed increases to toll rates on the Sault Ste. Marie International bridge between the U.S. and Canada. The public hearings will allow interested parties the opportunity to view potential changes and […]
City updates summer road construction plan
The Easterday Ave. Truck Route Reconstruction and Carbide Dock Port Reconstruction projects were both awarded respectively to Bacco Construction Company and Roen Salvage Company. Both projects are scheduled for completion in summer of 2024. Easterday work is being staged so that the roadway will be open during the winter. The […]
CSB holds 12th Road to Recovery Burger Bash Fundraiser
This past Wednesday, June 14 th , Central Savings Bank held its 12 th Annual Road to Recovery Burger Bash. The Directors, Officers and staff, along with staff from MyMichigan Health Center Sault, came togetherto serve over 500 hamburgers and about 100 hot dogs with chips, cookies, bottle water and […]
Superior Twp. Volunteer Firefighters Quit Over Chief Being Let Go
Firefighters from the Superior Township Volunteer Fire Department quit after the township board voted 4-0 to let their fire chief go. Now a township with just over 1,000 residents is without local fire protection. A special meeting was held on Friday at the Superior Township Hall in Brimley. Board members […]
19-Year-Old From Pickford Arrested for Allegedly Sending Threatening Anti-Semitic Messages
The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, said that a 19-year-old from Pickford was arrested by FBI agents and charged in a criminal complaint with sending a message that contained a threat to injure someone else. Seann Pietila was alleged to have communicated with others on […]
Volunteer Fair at Bayliss Public Library
SAULT STE MARIE – AmeriCorps Retired Senior and Volunteer Program through the United Way of EUPin conjunction with Bayliss Public Library will be hosting a Volunteer Fair on July 21, 2023. This event is bringing together local agencies who have volunteer opportunities available for thoselooking to be a vital part of […]