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Early Invaders of the Eastern Upper Peninsula

While our snow is disappearing (and in many areas mostly gone), it’s time to watch out forinvasive species that are easily visible in spring and early summer. Invasive species, such as garlicmustard and invasive phragmites, are non-native species that cause harm to our economy,environment, and/or human health. While many invasive […]

15 Mile Rd Closed and Re-Opened Due to Washout

SAULT STE MARIE, MI — 15 Mile Rd had been closed for just over a day due to an overflowing creek that took out the road. The Chippewa County Road Commission reported on Facebook that the cause of the incident was due to a frozen culvert and quickly melting snow. […]

MyMichigan Sault hospital goes into lockdown due to shooting threat

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., — MyMichigan Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie went into lockdown on Tuesday after authorities learned about a potential shooting threat. At around 1:30 p.m., Chippewa County Central Dispatch “received information suggesting threat(s) of violence with a firearm were made by someone towards the My Michigan Hospital,” […]

DNR: Your ‘burning questions’ answered

Warmer weather has arrived in some parts of the state and is coming soon to the rest! While setting out the lawn chairs, you might notice your yard has accumulated some unwanted scenery: fallen leaves, twigs and branches from seasonal pruning, and the remnants of last year’s foray into gardening […]

Victims of fatal Shallows fire identified

In a joint press release issued today by Police Chief Wesley Bierling and Fire Chief Ed Miller, the victims of the fatal fire that occurred in the Shallows area of Sault Ste Marie have been identified and the cause released. The four victims from the fatal fire on March 14th, […]