CHIPPEWA County, Michigan – Chippewa Health Department received notification on Thursday morning, November 12, 2020, of the first local deaths associated with COVID19. The individuals were an older male and an older female. Out of respect to the families, no further information will be released. “Chippewa County Health Department extends […]
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Sault Area Schools to close for remainder of month due to COVID-19
Due to increased COVID-19 cases in the area, Sault Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Hall has made the decision to close all district schools for the remainder of November. Following is a letter Dr Hall distributed to parents: “Given the steady increase in positive cases of COVID in the region […]
Accident sends man to the hospital
On Saturday at about 2pm, an accident was reported at the intersection of M-134 and M-129 in Cedarville. Witnesses at the scene, confirmed by investigating police, there was a Subaru westbound on M-134 and it had crossed the centerline striking a parked SUV on the opposite shoulder. The driver of […]
Mackinac County Election Results
St Ignace News – Results are in for many of the races in the Tuesday, November 3, general election. In Mackinac County, Republican candidates were clearly favored, as 2,279 voters went straight ticket Republican to 1,142 straight ticket Democrat voters. About 69% of registered Mackinac County voters cast ballots, 6,973 […]
Cloverland Electric Storm Summary
DAFTER, Mich.— Cloverland Electric Cooperative has approximately 225 outages remaining this morning after Sunday’s high winds caused widespread outages across its Eastern Upper Peninsula service area. Outage numbers reached 4,100 Sunday afternoon. Cloverland crews worked into the night until safety rest was required. Restoration efforts will resume this morning to […]
MSP issues Missing Person Alert
The Michigan State Police St Ignace Post has issued a media release requesting the public’s assistance in locating a person reported missing. Channelle Leigh Denard is a 31 year old black female whose vehicle was l0cated in Mackinac County on US-2 near Association Rd. Channelle is described as 5′ 4″ […]
Chippewa County COVID-19 Cases Continue Trending Upward
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. – Over the last week, COVID-19 cases have dramatically increased in Chippewa County, a trend that is mirrored both statewide and nationally. The increase in cases is likely due to community transmission, group gatherings among adults, and relaxing of social distancing and masking. Chippewa County continues to […]
Chippewa Co Deputies to participate in OHSP enforcement
Chippewa County Sheriff Deputies will be out on extra patrols over the Halloween weekend to help make our roadways safer, focusing on those driving under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs. This will be above and beyond their normal Patrols. “This Halloween, PLEASE find a designated driver, take a cab, […]
Sheriff Deputies arrest two locals on Meth charges
A Deputy Sheriff for the Chippewa Co Sheriff’s Office made a traffic stop in Sault Ste Marie on Saturday 10-24-2020 for traffic violations. During the investigation a package of Methamphetamine was located within the vehicle along with drug paraphernalia and U.S. Currency. Deputies, in turn, arrested Jimmie Lee Germain, age […]
United Way EUP seeks donor support for Nov 19 distribution
SAULT STE MARIE – On Thursday, November 19, 2020, United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula, along with Lake Superior State University student athletes and volunteers from around the community, will distribute 15,000 pounds of food to those in need through a partnership with Michigan Department of Health and Human […]