At approximately 7:37 this morning, the Sault Ste. Marie Fire and Police Departments responded to a structure fire at 3607 Shallows Beach Avenue within the City of Sault Ste. Marie. The fire has been extinguished and there is no threat to public safety. The fire was fatal and is currently […]
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Reminder: Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Prox toll cards phasing out after March 31
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – Commercial customers at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge can act now to smooth their border crossing before the bridge begins phasing out its Prox toll cards starting March 31. Commercial accounts will no longer be able to use Prox commercial cards after March […]
It’s that time to Spring Forward!
Yes, it’s that time of year we both love and hate. We love it because we know that Spring is near. We hate it because, again, we have to lose an hour worth of sleep and spend another week getting used to the time change. It’s Saturday. Technically, you don’t […]
2023 Cloverland Electric Director Candidate Profiles – In Their Own Words
Cloverland Electric Cooperative announces the candidates eligible for election to its board of directors. One candidate may be elected in each membership district. Candidates are presented by membership district in alphabetical order. Ballots will be mailed in May. District A – unopposed District B District C ================================================================= William LaLondeDistrict A […]
Central Savings Bank names new Assistant Vice President
Andrea Rice started at Central Savings Bank as a Universal Banker in February of 2019 and was the UB Supervisor for a short time before joining Operations in March of 2020. Andrea has been working her way through all the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) & Compliance areas of the Bank […]
Local man arrested on sex trafficking charges. Sheriff speaks to public in video
Sault Ste Marie, MI: The complex relationship between addiction and both labor and sex trafficking is recognized by the United States criminal justice system. According to the Office To Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking, the role of substance use disorder in human trafficking is powerful and pervasive. Since the fall […]
The Soo Eagles are having a Baby Shower
The Soo Eagles are participating in Operation Shower this weekend and they need your help! Join the team Friday, March 10, or Saturday, March 11, for Military Weekend as we honor our local Veterans and collect new baby items to benefit Operation Shower©. Operation Shower© exists for a simple reason: […]
TRIDENT nails two locals and a visitor on 21 combined felony drug charges. Sheriff issues Public Notice
The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement today reporting on the activity of the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Team (TRIDENT). They’ve reported that over the past few weeks several drug overdoses have been reported in our area. One of which resulted in the death of a young Sault Ste Marie […]
Who said it doesn’t pay to legally sell pot? Chippewa County and Sault Ste Marie receive healthy chunk of change
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury today announced that more than $59.5 million is being distributed among 224 municipalities and counties as a part of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. Chippewa County received $311,000 in the distribution, with the City of Sault Ste. Marie getting […]
Laker goalie honors former equipment manager with special mask
Lakers goaltender, Ethan Langenegger, paid a special tribute to former ice hockey equipment manager, Wes DeJong by having his mask painted in a elaborate dedication to Wes. DeJong had served as the equipment manager for LSSU ice hockey for the several seasons. He had always found a way to contribute […]