President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he’d commuted the prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was impeached and removed from office in 2009 on corruption charges, and pardoned former New York police commissioner Bernard Kerik. The news comes hours after Trump signed an executive order granting a full […]
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Art Van Furniture reportedly exploring bankruptcy, possible sale
Meredith Spelbring, Detroit Free Press Michigan-based furniture retailer Art Van Furniture’s private equity owner is reportedly exploring options of sale and filing for bankruptcy. Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners LP is in the process of working with advisers and creditors to find a possible buyer for the company and […]
Sault Ste Marie Employee Spotlight
The City of Sault Ste. Marie would like to recognize Department of Public Works Mechanic, Danny Pavlat, for his dedication in keeping our fleet up and running! Danny has been with the City Department of Public Works for 7.5 years. Thank you Danny for your continued commitment to our community!
ICE arrests 75 in weeklong operation in Michigan, Ohio
Detroit — During the first week of February, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested 75 foreign nationals in Michigan and Ohio, including an El Salvador alleged gang member, officials said. The agency’s Enforcement and Removal Operations targeted at-large criminals and immigration violators in the two states from Feb. 1-7. “ICE officers […]
Phone use linked to teen anxiety?
(CBS News) – A new study in the journal Child Development shows nighttime usage of a cell phone can increase anxiety and depression in teenagers and reduce self-esteem. This is the first study that shows a direct link between screen time and mental health. Psychologist and CBS News contributor Lisa […]
Push to open Great Lakes waterways year-round
United States Representative Mike Gallagher visited Sturgeon Bay to tout his new bipartisan legislation, which aims to ensure the Great Lakes are navigable for commerce throughout the winter. Gallagher pointed out that the current system, relying on the US Coast Guard for limited travel, dates back to the 1930s. Gallagher […]
Outdoor Campus Ice Rink – NOW OPEN!
Seamore has officially opened the outdoor ice rink for this winter. After a delayed start due to above freezing temperatures, Lake Superior State University was able to open the ice rink for usage as of Friday, February 7. The rink, located on Pleger Commons, offers a great outdoor experience for […]
600,000 pounds of debris found at bottom of empty Soo Locks
By Tanda Gmiter | tgmiter@mlive.com SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Winter maintenance season at Michigan’s Soo Locks has meant some heavy lifting for the clean-up crew. When the Poe Lock – the system’s largest lock – shut down in late January, the huge area was emptied of all its water […]
Michigan official: Election Day should be a worker holiday
(AP) – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is urging businesses to give their workers the day off on Election Day by making it a company holiday. Benson says she’s encouraging Michigan companies to give employees the day off work on Nov. 3, so they can vote and work as […]
Emergency Services Conduct Practice Exercise on Sugar Island
Sugar Island Fire and EMS, practiced emergency shuttling of people off of the island this morning with the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office. Chippewa Co Sheriff’s Office used both the Hovercraft and the Emergency Rescue Airboat. We were practicing options to prepare for those times the ferry is not able to […]