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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – It’s been another successful summer for the resident peregrine falcons at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, with the pair of nesting raptors successfully raising three chicks this year. The Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) heard updates on the falcons, bridge operations, inspections […]
On May 19, 2025 at approximately 1409 hours, the St. Ignace Police Department, along with other Mackinac County area law enforcement, was informed that deputies from the Emmet County Sheriff’s Office were involved in a vehicle pursuit that was heading northbound across the Mackinac Bridge towards St. Ignace. The driver of […]
Schoolcraft County, Michigan – US-2 has reopened after a brief closure following a two-vehiclecrash. Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Manistique Outpost have concluded theirinvestigation into a two-vehicle crash that occurred on May 20, 2025, at approximately 4:30 pmnear the intersection of US-2 and County Road 432 in Doyle […]
MANISTEE COUNTY, MI. – On May 18 at approximately 1:30 p.m. troopers from the MSP Cadillac Postresponded to Spruce St. near Second St. in village of Wellston for an ORV traffic crash. The preliminaryinvestigation showed that the driver was traveling west on Second St. and turned south on Spruce St.The […]
NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $3 million to resurface about 7 miles of I-75 from M-123 to M-134 in Mackinac County. Work includes surface sealing, crack filling, cold milling, drainage and guardrail improvements, shoulder corrugations and pavement markings. This project includes a three-year pavement performance warranty. […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen by doctors last week after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule were found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone. “While this […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be evaluating traffic signals at two intersections this summer in the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County. The study will evaluate the safety and operational performance of the intersections. Starting at 10 a.m. June 3, the traffic signals at […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting beginning 5 p.m. on May 20 at Sault Kewadin Casino, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. “Membership Participation” will be held at 5 p.m. in person or by virtual attendance. […]
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff Thursday, May 15, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. “Today, we honor the brave officers who made the […]
The 33rd annual National Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive was held on Saturday, May 10.NALC Carries retrieved 2,100 pounds of donated goods while United Way of the EUP worked with 9pantries to restock depleted shelves. The food insecurity rate in the Upper Peninsula is 14%, compared to 11.5% […]
