Mike Lynn posted the following message on Facebook. I contacted him and asked if I could run it on this site and he agreed. These are his words spoken with heartfelt emotion at the “changing of the guard” for the auto parts store his Grandpa Roy began so many years […]
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New Lock at the Soo Phase 3 contractor mobilizes
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers kicks off Phase 3 construction for the New Lock at the Soo as the contractor mobilizes to the Soo Locks. Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC (KAT), a joint venture headquartered in Westerville, Ohio began moving major equipment to the site via a […]
Paper Tigers: One High School’s Unlikely Success Story – A James Redford Documentary
A free showing of the film Paper Tigers will take place at the Lake Superior State University Arts Center on Monday, November 21, 2022, as the second movie in the Monthly Movie Mondays series, which is designed to spread awareness in the community of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, […]
Mackinac Bridge 30-minute nighttime closures Nov. 29-30 for backup power system upgrade
ST. IGNACE, Mich. - The Mackinac Bridge will close to traffic between 2:30 and 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, and Wednesday, Nov. 30, for replacement of the bridge’s backup power system. The closures are necessary because the electrical work will also result in an outage of the bridge’s tolling system. The […]
Support the Bud Mansfield Student Emergency Fund
You can join Lake State’s efforts to help students who are experiencing unforeseen challenges by donating to the Bud Mansfield Student Emergency Fund. With your support, we can act quickly and provide assistance that can lead to peace of mind and academic success, now and in the future. Financial emergencies […]
Winter Wanderings: Invasive species to watch out for in the winter
By Michael Hindy, Three Shores CISMA Coordinator As the last of the trees have lost their leaves, we all know that snow is just around the corner. Whether it’s snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, or spending hours on the lake ice fishing, winter in the Upper Peninsula has something for everyone to […]
Cavalieri promoted to chief engineer at Mackinac Bridge
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – It’s a changing of the guard at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA): Assistant Bridge Engineer Cole Cavalieri will assume the role of chief bridge engineer, as current Chief Engineer Julie Neph retires after 30 years at the Authority. Neph, who has been with the MBA for most of her […]
International Bridge board hears report on condition of bridge from engineers
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – The Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) board of directors, the bi-national body that supervises operations of the International Bridge, heard reports on a recent bridge inspection at the board’s regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 10. The SSMBA board reviewed and officially accepted the results […]
Veterans Ceremony held at Sault High
For four decades, Sault Area High School has held an assembly to pay tribute to veterans and to those currently serving. Several organizations were represented along with school officials and government officials. The keynote speaker was Captain Anthony Jones from Sector Sault Coast Guard. The “Veterans Honor Song” was […]
Reminder for ORVs during hunting season
To help promote safety for anyone going out in the woods, some riding areas may be closed to ORVs and snowmobiles during firearm hunting deer season, Nov. 15-30. During these two weeks, ORVs and snowmobiles may not be operated between the hours of 7-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. on any […]