SEATTLE, Washington – The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) honored the agencies in charge of two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border for the procurement and implementation of their innovative toll systems. The IBTTA presented the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (The […]
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Pilot Error Cause of 2021 Plane Crash
BEAVER ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — A pilot’s error during landing caused a 2021 plane crash that killed four people on a Michigan island, federal investigators concluded. The National Transportation Safety Board, which investigated the Nov. 13, 2021 crash on Beaver Island, said in a report released Thursday that the pilot […]
Former Harbor House building to be destroyed
The building located at the corner of Johnston St. and Portage Ave. in Sault Ste. Marie will be carefully deconstructed starting October 11th 2023. Any salvageable materials were previously removed. The lot with the building formerly known as the Harbor House was purchased in June 2023 by Famous Property Development LLC. […]
Sheriff issues statement regarding police action with suicidal person
This last Thursday, in the early morning hours of 10-5-2023, 911 dispatched our single/Deputy car to a suicidal male. This occurred on Sugar Island, in a remote part of our county. A U.S.B.P. agent was available and volunteered to assist our deputy. Upon arrival the male was seen holding a […]
Spaceport ban? Marquette Co residents ask board to change zoning
BIG BAY — Over 100 Big Bay residents are requesting a public hearing be held regarding a ban on spaceports in the township. Resident Phil Bakken made a request for a public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance petition, which was signed by 164 Powell Township citizens.The document was presented […]
Officer Involved Shooting in Missaukee County
MISSAUKEE COUNTY, MI. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at approximately 1:46 p.m. the NorthernMichigan Mutual Aid Task Force Emergency Response Team (ERT) was conducting a search warrant forthe arrest of a 41-year-old Lake City woman in Norwich Township. During the arrest, members of theERT were confronted by the woman, who […]
Nowicki Convicted of Child Sex Crimes
Aaron James Nowicki, age 49 was convicted of Child Sexually Abusive Activity onSeptember 28, 2023 by a jury of his peers. The jury heard testimony from several policeofficers, a forensic computer expert, and the defendant himself. The case arose from anundercover collaboration between the Genessee Human Oppression Strike Team (GHOST), […]
Pickford counselor selected for MCAN’s cohort of School Counselor Fellows
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) is proud to announce the fourth cohort of the Student Counselor Fellows program. Offered in collaboration with the San Diego State University Center for Equity and Postsecondary Attainment, this two-year program provides a select group of Michigan school counselors with ongoing mentorship […]
Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge toll to increase Oct. 1
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – Toll rate increases recently approved by the Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) will take effect Oct. 1. The toll rate increase will be accompanied by a currency equity adjustment. The Canadian currency toll rate will be raised due to a weaker Canadian […]
Struggles of the Golden-Winged Warbler
From its wintering grounds in Central and South America, the golden-winged warbler once called vast stretches of eastern North America its home. From Tennessee in the southeast, clear-through to the northern tip of Minnesota, the golden-winged warbler was a welcome sight to bird-watchers. Thepast sixty years, however, have not been […]