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Saturday, January 4, 2025
Sault Ste. Marie, MI – War Memorial Hospital has committed to supporting the Soo Theatre Restoration Project with a $10,000 donation. The funds are in support of the Soo Theatre’s exterior restoration project, helping to revitalize the historic building. The theatre’s mission is to foster the enjoyment, understanding and development of […]
MACKINAC ISLAND, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet CrimesAgainst Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Matthew Bartkowiak, 27, a full-time residentof Mackinac Island, for aggravated child sexually abusive material. The investigation was initiated when a tip was received from the National Center for […]
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) voted on Thursday to reinstate its suspended driver assistance program on Nov. 1, along with the pedestrian, bicyclist, and snowmobile transportation programs. Based on recommendations from staff and the authority’s Fees, Fares and Classifications Committee, reinstatement of those programs will include […]
Chief explains apparent lenient sentence At the Sault Ste Marie Police Department, student safety is one of our top priorities. On September 11, 2020, we received a complaint from a former Sault Area High School and Career Center student. The student indicated she was sexually assaulted by a teacher while […]
SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. – An investigation by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), working with federal, state and local law enforcement, resulted in multiple state child exploitation charges against a Sault Ste Marie man, announced HSI Special Agent in Charge of Homeland […]
NEWBERRY, Mich. (WLUC) – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed a complaint with allegations against Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry. The USDA filing is against Dean Oswald, Jewel Oswald and Oswald’s Bear Ranch, LLC. According to the filing, signed and dated Sept. 17, 2021, the USDA says it has […]
ST. IGNACE and MIDLAND, Mich. – Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) and MidMichigan Health jointly announced a formal affiliation between the two organizations that will address technology (IT) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) needs. Karen Cheeseman, MSHS president and chief executive officer says the organization has identified a critical need […]
Canada invoked a treaty with the United States and asked a judge Monday to suspend litigation over Michigan’s effort to shut down a Great Lakes oil pipeline. Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau made clear that his government is backing Enbridge, the Calgary-based company that operates Line 5. Canada said it […]
The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office not only serves the people of Chippewa County with Law Enforcement duties but they also run the Chippewa County Correctional Facility. One of the many duties of the Corrections Staff, is maintaining safety and security, specifically preventing smuggling of contraband and narcotics. Over the past […]
Star Line Ferry service is making a first-of-its kind offer to thank frontline workers. Star Line is giving a free round-trip ride to Mackinac Island for medical staff and first responders in October. “You know since we take people to Mackinac Island, we thought hey let’s give them a free […]
