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 […]
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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 […]
Mayor Pete calls it quits! Buttigieg drops out of presidential race
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Pete Buttigieg, the former small-city Indiana mayor and first openly gay major presidential candidate, said Sunday night he was dropping out of the Democratic race, following a crushing loss in the South Carolina primary where his poor performance with black Democrats signaled an inability to build […]
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. […]
Two Yoopers to canoe entire Mississippi River to inspire those with disabilities
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – In just a few short months, the Yooper duo Nate Denofre and Don Jokinen, will begin their journey to canoe the entire Mississippi River. Their mission? To inspire those with disabilities and remind them of their capabilities. Denofre is a double-amputee. A few years ago, he […]
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 […]
State To Pay Juvenile Prisoners $80M In Sex Abuse Settlement
Juvenile prisoners who say they suffered sexual abuse in prison will receive $80 million from the state as part of a settlement finalized today. The state and/or the Department of Corrections will pay the plaintiffs and members of the settlement class $25 million within two business days, another $15 million […]
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 […]