SAULT STE. MARIE (WJRT) – The first phase of a billion-dollar expansion of the Soo Locks is scheduled to begin next week. The project will begin by deepening the St. Mary’s River upstream and downstream of the locks for $53 million over two years. Eventually, a third lock will be […]

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the Canadian equivalent of the Blue Angels, a highly skilled precision aerobatics team arrived in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario fifteen minutes behind schedule of their planned 10:30 am arrival. The show they put on was well worth the wait! Rather heavy crowds gathered on both sides […]

UPDATE: Police report that Thomas Sharp, Jr has been located safe and sound. ORIGINAL STORY: The Chippewa County Sheriff Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Kincheloe youth. Thomas Sharp, Jr was last seen earlier this afternoon at his home at 25 Forrest Lodge in Kincheloe. […]

One of the most important components to your soil is its organic matter, or the residues of microbes, plants, and animals that are actively decomposing. Soil organic matter is about 50% carbon and 5% nitrogen, among other nutrients that your crops need. It improves water infiltration, soil physical condition, increases […]

UPDATE: ——————— Sault Ste Marie, MI Police Chief  John Riley reports that shortly before 10 am Sunday the suspect, Douglas John Malloy was recovered and is, again, in custody. ORIGINAL STORY: —————– On Sunday, 5/10/20, Douglas John Malloy escaped the custody of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department. Malloy was […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich.—To assure the health and safety of its tribal members, team members and community, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ government and the Kewadin Casinos have extended the temporary closure of the tribal government and all five casinos until June 1. The tribe’s highest priority […]

CHIPPEWA COUNTY – CHIPPEWA COUNTY has been chosen to receive $19,936 for Phase 37 and an additional $28,423 for the CARES program to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland […]

Lake Superior State University announced today that in addition to planning for face-to-face instruction for Fall 2020 they are also adjusting the academic calendar. Instead of beginning classes on August 24th, instruction will commence on Monday, August 10th and the semester will conclude prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. As the […]

Source: Bridge Magazine – Some Michigan tribal casinos are making plans to open as early as May 16, setting up a possible showdown with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel, who fear crowds at slot machines could spread the coronavirus. How the state will respond to the planned […]

NEWS RELEASESAULT STE MARIE POLICE————— On April 12, 2020, Sault Ste. Marie, MI resident Bruce Burling, a 64 year oldmale, was reported missing to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department. Brucewas last seen on April 9, 2020 near his residence on E. Portage Ave in the city. Since his reported […]