About 200 people protested on the corner of Ashmun and Portage in downtown Sault Ste Marie Monday evening. The protest started around 4:30 p.m. with the focus on the death of George Floyd, racism, and equality. All ages were represented to show support. The Soo is a small city, but […]
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Kewadin Casinos extends temporary closure in continued response to COVID-19
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Kewadin Casinos has made the decision to extend the temporary closure of all five casino properties and attached hotels in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula until June 12. Kewadin Casinos Interim CEO Allen Kerridge said, “Although we understand that our team members and guests are anticipating our […]
Secretary of State branch offices to reopen June 1 by appointment only
Secretary of State branch offices will reopen June 1 by appointment only for essential transactions not available online in order to continue to balance the need to provide critical services and protect public health. “While the offices were closed to the public, we conducted more than 3,000 emergency appointments for […]
New Phone Scam Targeting Local Residents
There are reports of a new phone scam targeting victims of Chippewa County and surrounding areas. This one accuses you of having an outstanding warrant. According to Chippewa County Sheriff Mike Bitnar, the scammer calls the target and identifies themselves as a Deputy Sheriff from Chippewa County. The target is […]
Construction begins on new Lock
The contractor for the upstream channel deepening phase of the New Lock at the Soo project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan begins site preparation activities including cutting in and grading site access roads. Learn more about the project on our website:
Lower Michigan resident tested positive for COVID-19 in Alger County
MUNISING, Mich. (WLUC) – A Lower Michigan resident tested positive this week for COVID-19 at Munising Memorial Hospital, the hospital tells TV6 News. The hospital says the person was visiting their second home in Alger County and had minimal contact with others when they were in the area. The test […]
Enbridge finds protective coating gaps on Michigan pipeline yesterday
Traverse City, Mich. (AP) — Enbridge said Tuesday it had discovered four spots on an oil pipeline in Michigan’s Straits of Mackinac where protective coating has worn away, leaving bare metal exposed. The Canadian company said crews noticed the spots this month while installing screw anchors to secure sections of […]
Explosion destroys home on Bois Blanc Island
Members of the Bois Blanc Island Fire Department (BBIFD) returned to their homes shortly before midnight on Friday, 05/22/2020, after a late afternoon explosion and devastating fire leveled a cottage in the Pines. There were two residents who suffered injuries in the fire including one who was trapped inside the […]
Governor allows reopening of some businesses in UP with restrictions
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-92, allowing for the reopening, in two regions, of retail businesses, office work that cannot be done remotely, and restaurants and bars with limited seating. The two regions are both in the northern part of the state—specifically, MERC regions 6 […]
2020 International Bridge Walk Cancelled
(Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Sault Ste. Marie, MI) – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 34th Annual Bridge Walk and Bicycle Parade at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will not be held in its traditional format this year.Based on science and forecasts from medical officials, it is likely the […]