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5,000 workers needed this summer on Mackinac Island
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WLNS) – If you’ve ever wanted to work on Mackinac Island, now might be your chance. Businesses on Michigan’s most popular island destination are currently hiring for the busy summer season. Additionally, the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau’s member directory allows applicants to contact a company directly to […]
UNITED WAY INVITES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO FLEX VOICE AT ANNUAL GRANT REVIEW
EASTERN U.P. – Each year, United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula encourages community members from all walks of life to get invovled in the investment process. Through the Citizen’s Review Panel, volunteers from all walks of life are able to come together, review the grant applications, hear the presentations […]
Local man dies in Rudyard car accident
On 2/27/2020 at 2215 hrs Central Dispatch received a 911 call of an injury accident on Tilson Rd near Strawberry Ln. Deputy Sheriff’s responded and located a small car with heavy damage in the middle of the road. The driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, had been […]
Chippewa County Health Department’s Response Planning for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
CHIPPEWA County, Michigan – With the recent media attention on COVID-19(Coronavirus), Chippewa County Health Department would like to reassure the public that we have been communicating with community partners including emergency management, border officials, and healthcare providers, and has been participating in frequent telephone calls with state and national officials. […]
CHIPPEWA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RECEIVE ADVANCED SNOWMOBILE TRAINING
Two members of the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office snowmobile patrol attended a two day snowmobile class recently. The Northern MI Law Enforcement Training Group put on the training for Law Enforcement snowmobile patrols. Officers from at least 8 law enforcement agencies including several Sheriffs, Tribal and MI DNR Offices attended […]
Sault Tribe supports International Bridge closure from noon-2:30 p.m. today for ceremony
February 27, 2020 — In the spirit of goodwill, collaboration and reconciliation, the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Authority (IBA) will close the bridge from noon to approximately 2:30 p.m. today, Feb. 27, to facilitate a First Nations water ceremony. Tribal elders will conduct the ceremony at the bridge midpoint. […]
Sault Seal Recreation Area – Temporary Closure
Due to current hill conditions and a mechanical issue, the Sault Seal Recreation Area will be temporarily closed effective February 25, 2020. It is anticipated that we will be reopening in a few days and will notify all departments and media outlets with an updated press release in regard to […]
U.P man dead after snowmobile crash in Schoolcraft County
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY, MI — An Upper Peninsula man was found dead after a snowmobile crash in Schoolcraft County. Deputies from the Schoolcraft County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched about 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to Road 442 on Trail 2 for a report of a snowmobile crash, according to the […]
State Police Investigating Two Snowmobile Crashes – Alcohol and Speed Suspected
Portage Township, MICH. Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace and Sault Ste. Marie Posts investigated two snowmobile personal injury crashes that occurred almost simultaneously on Big Manistique Lake. The crashes happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. yesterday. Both snowmobiles were traveling north bound across Big Manistique Lake, when […]