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Sheriff Dept Awards Deputy for Saving Life

Way back in July of 2020, Chippewa County Deputy Lindy Waite was on patrol when she received a call for a medical emergency. Upon Deputy Waite’s arrival she discovered a man on the floor turning blue. Deputy Waite recovered her AED and applied it to the victim, but was informed […]

MSP SAULT STE. MARIE POST 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW

SAULT STE MARIE, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Post is releasing information about their activity in 2020.  The post saw a decrease in the number of troopers assigned to the post due to retirements, transfers, and promotions.  The post also saw change in its command staff […]

Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority to host virtual meeting

The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority (MSCA) will host a virtual meeting on February 3, 2021 from 1-4pm. The meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform in accordance with Public Act 228 of 2020, which gives temporary authorization for remote participation in public meetings and hearings. The purpose of this […]

WMH & CCHD Partner on Vaccination Clinic at LSSU

Sault Sainte Marie, MI – Regional partners came together to offer a community vaccination clinic on Friday, January 22. The vaccination clinic was successful in vaccinating 1,000 people in group Phase 1B (individuals 65 years of age and older). Community partners from War Memorial Hospital, Chippewa County Health Department, Bay Mill’s […]

Sault School Superintendent Retires

During the school board meeting tonight, I informed the Board of my intent to retire from my position as Superintendent of Schools, effective at the end of this school year, June 30, 2021. I am making this announcement now so that the Board will have the necessary time to find […]

Tribute to John Bell tonight on “The Game”

By Scott Nason“The Game” ESPN 1400TheGameSportsShow.podbean.com Sault Ste. Marie lost a legend on the radio over the weekend, in the passing of Johnny Michael Bell. Sovereign Communications Operations Manager, Mark SanAngelo posted the following information on Sunday morning. “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce that our co-worker and […]