he Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $422,000 to build a queue detection and warning system, and make freeway lighting upgrades on the approach to the International Bridge on northbound I-75 in the city of Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County. Landscaping and system testing and activation will […]
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US-2 truck warning system project starts Oct. 12 in Mackinac County
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $748,000 to build right-turn lanes and truck warning systems on US-2 at Borgstrom Road and Sand Products Drive in Mackinac County. The project includes blinking “Trucks Entering Highway” signs at both locations, with sensors to activate the lights only when semi-trucks […]
Enbridge plans to drill oil pipeline under Straits of Mackinac come under fire
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Enbridge’s plans for drilling an oil pipeline tunnel beneath a channel linking two of the Great Lakes do not meet industry standards and pose significant hazards to workers and the environment, experts who reviewed project documents on behalf of opposition groups said Monday. Two geologists said […]
I-75 Business Spur lane closure for cleanup work Sault Ste. Marie starts today
September 28, 2020 — A lane closure on I-75 Business Spur (BS) is planned in the city of Sault Ste. Marie today through Friday, Oct. 2, for environmental cleanup work. Under a permit from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes […]
Dan Musser Appointed Mackinac Straits Board Trustee
ST. IGNACE – The Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) Board of Directors has appointed R.D. (Dan) Musser III as a new trustee. He is currently chairman of Grand Hotel, after serving 30 years as president of the organization, working with his family to make it a national treasure, along with […]
I-75 at Mac Bridge to be repaired
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $240,000 to repair concrete pavement on about 0.6 miles of I-75 from north of the Mackinac Bridge Authority toll plaza to US-2 in the city of St. Ignace, Mackinac County. The intent this project will increase safety and extend the lifespan […]
New Lock moves forward with Phase 2 contract award
DETROIT –U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce the New Lock at the Soo second phase construction contract is awarded to Kokosing Alberici LLC of Westerville, Ohio. The much-anticipated mega-project will take three phases to construct. Kokosing Alberici will receive more than $111 million to complete phase two. This contract […]
Police arrest man who stole more than $500 from gas stations
On 9-20-2020 in the evening hours a man drove into a Chippewa County gas station and was acting very suspicious. The man entered the gas station a few times and was standing at the cash register as the clerks were processing some of the cash behind the counter. The man […]
TRI-Dent cracks local drug trade with 3 arrests
Law Enforcement had received multiple complaints of a local Helen St residence involving possible drug trafficking. Trident found that Methamphetamine was being distributed out of that residence. After Trident made several controlled purchases of Meth a search warrant was conducted on the Helen St residence on 9-21-2020. On 9-21-2020 the […]
Bay Mills plans to open Northern Light Cannabis Company this fall
BAY MILLS — Bay Mills Indian Community, known as the tribe that paved the way for tribal gaming in the Michigan, will now take the lead in the tribally-owned recreational marijuana market. Later this fall, BMIC will open their first retail marijuana facility — Northern Light Cannabis Company. The 100 […]