SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to all marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases, through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform seasonal critical maintenance. Federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440) establishes the operating season based on the […]
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St. Marys River closed to downbound traffic following cargo vessel grounding
SAULT STE. MARIE — U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes is coordinating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reopen the channel to downbound traffic on the St. Marys River today. According to a Jan. 13 news release, the upbound traffic channel on the St. Marys River remains […]
Prison Smuggling Attempt in Chippewa County Results inArrests, Suspects Arraigned
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Two subjects have been arrested and arraigned in courtafter attempting to smuggle drugs into a correctional facility. One of the subjects was a MichiganDepartment of Corrections (MDOC) Officer. Last month, the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) East received a tipfrom MDOC regarding a potential smuggling attempt […]
Free Snowmobile Weekend is Jan. 17-19
Discover (or rediscover) your love of winter trail riding this month, with a full weekend of free snowmobiling Jan. 17-19! For one winter weekend each year, you legally can ride without the requirement of a snowmobile registration or trail permit. Explore more than 6,000 miles of DNR-designated snowmobile trails, public roads and […]
Gladstone Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
GLADSTONE, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Timothy Alphonse DeBone, 27 of Gladstone, forchild sexually abusive material – aggravated possession and using a computer to commit a crime.DeBone was arrested following an investigation in which digital […]
Three Individuals Arrested and Arraigned on Felony DrugCharges in Delta County Following Separate Michigan State Police Investigations
Delta County, Michigan. Three subjects have been arraigned in the 94 th District Court onfelony drug charges stemming from three separate incidents which the Michigan State Police(MSP) Gladstone Post recently investigated. On 01/03/2025 at approximately 2:00 a.m., troopers from the MSP Gladstone Post made atraffic stop of a vehicle for […]
Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District Announces 2025 Conservation Grant Program
SAULT STE MARIE, MI: The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) is excited to announce the opening of our 2025 Conservation Grants Program application period. Conservation Grants are available for conservation related projects to be implemented in Chippewa, Luce, or Mackinac County. CLMCD is anticipating awarding up to $15,000 to 6 […]
Cloverland Electric Announces 2025 Director Elections
Cloverland Electric Cooperative announces election packets are available for members interested in serving on the cooperative’s board of directors. One director from each of the cooperative’s three districts (A, B and C) is up for election each year. The cooperative has a nine member board with three board members representing […]
State Police Launch Cold Case Team in Northern Michigan
OTSEGO COUNTY, MI. The start of a new year brings something new to the Michigan State Police(MSP) in northern Michigan, the formation of the MSP Seventh District Cold Case Team, which willoperate out of the district headquarters located in Gaylord within the Special Investigation Section. Thepurpose of this new team […]
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative James McBryde
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to remain lowered at half-staff on Monday, January 6, 2025 to honor and remember former State Representative James “Jim” McBryde. “Representative James McBryde was dedicated to serving his community over decades of public service,” said Governor Whitmer. “A champion forMiddle Michigan, he advocated for legislation and investments that made a […]