Conditions across the Great Lakes were drier this past month and the water levels of both Lake Superior and Lake Michigan-Huron declined more than they typically do in February. Nonetheless, an exceptional volume of water remains in the system and all of the Great Lakes remain near or above record-high […]
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Man arrested for felonious assault at a Chippewa County tavern
CHIPPEWA COUNTY — On the evening of February 29, Michigan State Troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post were dispatched to a tavern in Chippewa County, Chippewa Township, after the owner of the establishment reported that a patron was refusing to leave. An on-scene investigation showed that the patron was […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bills clearing obstacle for wrongful imprisonment claims
Wrongfully convicted people whose claims were initially dismissed by the courts are now eligible to seek compensation again under bills signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday. Under a 2016 law, people exonerated from crimes are eligible for up to $50,000 per year spent in prison from the state. […]
SAULT SEAL RECREATION AREA RE-OPENING
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 […]
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 […]