Today, at 12:30 a.m. EST, the Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie Command Center received notification that the Barge PML2501 (length: 302 feet) towed by Towing Vessel Anglian Lady (length: 132 feet) is aground in the lower St. Marys River, near Sweets Point. Both vessels are Canadian. The barge is […]
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Canada-U.S. border restrictions to extend until late July amid coronavirus
(REUTERS) – Canada and the United States are set to extend a ban on non-essential travel to late July as both countries seek to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Washington and Ottawa introduced month-long restrictions in March and renewed them in […]
Stolen Vehicle – Attempted Entry to Residence in Kinross
Kinross Police Department has asked the Sheriff Department to share the following information and needs your help to identify the suspect. On June 8, 2020 at approximately 8pm, a white male stole a vehicle from the Kinross DPW. (2012 Chevy Equinox, Silver) Shortly after the theft a citizen noticed a […]
Northern MI Chamber Aliance Applauds Region’s Businesses In Setting Reopening Example For State
NORTHERN MI – The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance recognized the efforts of northern Michigan’s business owners, workforce, and community members to stay safe to stay open as Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the June 10 move of regions 6 and 8 to Phase 5 of the MI Safe Start Plan and […]
Second BLM rally goes off without a hitch
Sault Ste Marie, MI – A second rally organized by local university students in recognition of the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement took place Wednesday afternoon in downtown Sault Ste Marie, MI. The event started at roughly 4:30 pm with about a dozen activists and […]
Health Department warns of increased youth use of vaping
Middle school and High School students are facing a lot of pressure from their friends, and from social media to get them to start vaping. E-cigarette use among U.S. middle and high school students increased 900% during 2011-2015, before declining for the first time during 2015. However, current e-cigarette use […]
Sault Police Chief reminds citizens of rules for demonstrations
The City of Sault Ste. Marie has seen two demonstrations so far that were related to the death of Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis. Two more are planned and others will probably follow. The police department would like to thank those that organized and those that attended the protests in […]
Chippewa County Family Project Currently Looking for ‘House Parents’
Four years ago, an idea was discussed by the Chippewa County Family Project about building a teen foster home in Sault Ste. Marie. Foster teens would be relocated downstate – several hours away. In August 2019, a groundbreaking ceremony started the physical process. The 1.1 million dollar home is located […]
George Floyd protest escalates in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – What started as a peaceful demonstration against police brutality Saturday afternoon escalated when a woman stood on the front of a Marquette City Police SUV in the Police Department parking lot. Monday’s death of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked more protests across our country Saturday, including […]
Fireworks still set for July 4
SAULT STE. MARIE – A spark of good news is set to light up Sault Ste. Marie, as the city is proud to announce that the annual Fourth of July firework display will still be taking place at dusk on the holiday. With uncertainty over the state’s restrictions on large […]