James Parker, Vice President of Central Savings Bank, has been awarded the 2024 Community Spirit Award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis). Since 2007, the annual award has honored individuals at one of FHLBank Indianapolis’ member institutions in Indiana and Michigan who show an outstanding dedication […]
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One Person Killed in Head-On Crash on Alba Highway
ANTRIM COUNTY, MI. On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at approximately 6:19 a.m. a trooper from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Post was on patrol in Star Township on Alba Highway near OldsRoad. The trooper was travelling west bound behind a commercial box truck when an east bound SUV driven by […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF DIAL-A-RIDE WITH SPECIAL FARE PROMOTION
Sault Ste. Marie, MI – August 20, 2024 – Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action (CLMCAA)proudly announces the 50th anniversary of its Dial-A-Ride service, one of Michigan’s oldest publictransportation systems. To commemorate this milestone, from September 1 through September 7,2024, Dial-A-Ride will offer fares for just fifty cents. “We are honored […]
Gaylord Man Arrested for Delivery of Methamphetamine and Possession on School Property
OTSEGO COUNTY, MI. The Straits Area Narcotics Enforcement (SANE) team is announcing the arrestof 40-year-old Charles Thomas Beckner from Gaylord, for delivery of controlled substance on schoolproperty, delivery methamphetamine, and possession less than 50 grams. On Thursday, August 15, 2024, SANE arrested Beckner during a traffic stop in Otsego County […]
DNR’s Eastern UP Citizens’ Advisory Council to meet in Mackinac County
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear updates on the state forest management plan public review process, approved 2024 deer regulations by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission and summer trail projects when the council meets Wednesday, Aug. 28 in St. Ignace. […]
Sault Ste Marie receives $500K grant to provide safety and security to the carbide dock area
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the recipients for the 2024 Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program that will invest $5 million toward maritime projects across Michigan. The five projects that were competitively selected will make strategic investments in Michigan’s maritime system to help strengthen the […]
Sen Peters to Visit the Soo Locks
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) will stop at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie on THURSDAY, August 8th at 2:30 PM during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Peters secured $450 million for the Soo Locks construction project in the Fiscal […]
Man Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
EMMET COUNTY, MI. On Monday, August 5, 2024, at approximately 7:20 a.m. a 48-year-old womanfrom Colorado was struck and killed while jogging on the shoulder of south bound US-31 near Luce Road. She was struck by a black 2013-2017 Dodge pickup truck that fled the scene. The truck has front-end […]
Ishpeming Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
Ishpeming, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Timothy Paul Romback, 57, for child sexuallyabusive activity – aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime. Romback was arrested following an investigation which was initiated when it […]
F-16 jet dumps two fuel tanks in emergency, causing explosion
ISOCO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — An F-16 jet dumped two fuel tanks during an emergency on Wednesday, one of which exploded in Lake Huron. The Iosco County Sheriff’s Office said dispatchers received a report at 1:15 p.m. of an explosion in the area of Baldwin Resort Road. The sheriff’s office said two […]