(WLUC) – Because of a lack of testing access and a lag in getting results, experts say there are likely many more cases in Upper Michigan, and that’s why it’s so important that everyone follows Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home” order. County health departments, the Michigan Department of Health and Human […]

(9and10news.com) – Last week, Feeding America delivered 24,000 pounds of food to give away in Sault Ste. Marie and ran out of food before serving all those who attended. On Thursday, Feeding America came through with an extra 12,000 pounds of food that was sorted, boxed and given to those […]

Troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post were dispatched to investigate a fatal traffic crash involving two vehicles on Mackinac Trail in Chippewa County, Dafter Township.   Preliminary investigation revealed the crash occurred shortly after 1pm when a driver of a passenger car was exiting a private driveway and drove […]

SAULT STE MARIE, MI — With the ongoing battle to fight the COVID-19 virus in Michigan, hospitals and first responders are running critically low on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). A general request was made for assistance from anyone who could help. To the rescue came local surgical equipment manufacturer, Precision […]

EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA – As an organization dedicated to the well-being of our communities, United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula has launched an EUP Community Response fund to help meet the immediate and long-term needs of E.U.P. residents impacted during times of community crisis such as this. Funds will […]

NORFOLK, Va. – Captain Vince Baker will assume duties as Naval Station Norfolk’s 49th Commanding Officer during a change of command ceremony Friday, March 13. Baker, who previously served as Naval Station Norfolk’s executive officer, is relieving current Captain Bradley Rosen’s command. Once relieved, Rosen will assume duties as chief […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Kewadin Casinos has been closely monitoring the recommendations of public health officials as it relates to Coronavirus (COVID19) and has made the decision to extend the temporary closure of all five Kewadin Casinos, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The casinos and attached hotels will remain […]

BRIMLEY, MI (MLIVE.com) — In June of 1662, hundreds of invading Native Americans from the Iroquois nation were killed on the shore of Lake Superior by local Chippewa defending their land from a war party looking to monopolize fur trading routes in the Great Lakes region. The Battle of Iroquois […]

CHIPPEWA County, Michigan-The Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) was notified that a resident of Chippewa County had a confirmed positive test for COVID-19. Although a resident of the county, this individual has not resided within the county for several weeks. Therefore, the risk to the general comunity is considered to […]

On March 30, 2020, LMAS District Health Department became aware of a positive COVID-19 case identified through Michigan Bureau of Laboratories. The identified person is an employee at Zellar’s Village Inn in Newberry and worked at the restaurant on March 17, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution, LMAS District […]