After initially being informed by the Facebook page of Aaron Payment, Chairperson of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, that he had been voted out as Chairperson by the Board, addition information has arisen indicating that, in fact, Mr, Payment has not been removed of his office as Chairperson, but […]

EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA – For over 65 years, United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula (UWEUP) has supported Chippewa, Mackinac and Luce counties through volunteerism, advocacy, and grant support to a variety of human service organizations. Through this foundation of support, we have encouraged and assisted nonprofits across the region […]

Sault Ste. Marie, MI — Mass communication? Miscommunication! If you’re going to turn to the vernacular to make yourself known, be sure you’re accurate and concise. Avoid error in and exploitation of everyday language. In short, do the opposite of what the public and the media did this year. The irked […]

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Straits Area Snowmobile Club have reached a grant agreement for trail grooming over 101 miles of state-managed trails in the Upper Peninsula. The DNR alerted snowmobilers to avoid the area on Dec. 17 since trails would not be groomed while an agreement […]

This morning around 0858hrs, officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash on the I-75 Business Spur near W. 25th Ave. Upon arrival, officers found Robbi Jo-Ann Anderson, who is a 29-year-old resident of Sault Ste. Marie, seriously injured. Officers began lifesaving techniques immediately. […]

It was fun while it lasted. Canada is bringing back a requirement for everyone entering the country to have a pre-arrival negative molecular test result for COVID-19, even if travellers are returning after being away for under 72 hours. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said that requirement will return as of […]

On Thursday, December 16, 2021, Sault Area Middle School administration received notification of a written threat. The threat referenced bringing a weapon to school to harm others on Friday, December 17, 2021. Administration immediately notified the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department and began a joint investigation. As a result of […]

The Shop with a Hero Program will again be held at Walmart of Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday (12/16/2021) with start times also varying between 5:00 and 7:00 pm.  Travis, Tyler, and staff of Walmart coordinate with Tpr. Mayer, Ms. Stempky, and local law enforcement to host 45 children, assisting […]

SAULT STE MARIE, MI — On Thursday around 0939hrs, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department responded to the Sault Area High School for a threat made towards the high school. When we responded, school leadership had already taken precautionary safety measures by placing its high school building in a “secure […]

Sault Ste. Marie, MI — State-of-the-art laboratories for campus constituents to conduct freshwater research, hands-on exhibits for community members to learn ways to protect natural resources, and wall-to-wall windows for uninterrupted views of the St. Marys River as the backyard-backdrop highlight Lake Superior State University’s new $14.2 million Richard and […]