This past Wednesday, June 14 th , Central Savings Bank held its 12 th Annual Road to Recovery Burger Bash. The Directors, Officers and staff, along with staff from MyMichigan Health Center Sault, came togetherto serve over 500 hamburgers and about 100 hot dogs with chips, cookies, bottle water and […]
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Judge gives Enbridge 3 years to close part of Line 5 on tribal land in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — A federal judge has given Enbridge three years to shut down parts of an oil pipeline that crosses reservation land and ordered the energy company to pay a Native American tribe more than $5 million for trespassing. Friday’s order from U.S. District Judge William Conley came after […]
Superior Twp. Volunteer Firefighters Quit Over Chief Being Let Go
Firefighters from the Superior Township Volunteer Fire Department quit after the township board voted 4-0 to let their fire chief go. Now a township with just over 1,000 residents is without local fire protection. A special meeting was held on Friday at the Superior Township Hall in Brimley. Board members […]
19-Year-Old From Pickford Arrested for Allegedly Sending Threatening Anti-Semitic Messages
The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, said that a 19-year-old from Pickford was arrested by FBI agents and charged in a criminal complaint with sending a message that contained a threat to injure someone else. Seann Pietila was alleged to have communicated with others on […]
House OKs Sentencing Commission
Rep. Luke Meerman withdrew his name as the sponsor of a bill to create a Michigan sentencing commission after is passed the House on party-line vote Wednesday. Meerman (R-Coopersville) was the original sponsor of HB 4384 , which outlines the duties of the Michigan sentencing commission, which would be established […]
Reducing Erosion with Native Trees and Plants
Michigan is home to approximately 11,000 inland lakes, 76,000 miles of rivers, and 6.5 million acres ofwetlands. These waters provide significant recreational benefits and economic value, as well as criticalhabitat for many animal, fish, and plant species. But these waterways are threatened by erosion, whichis the removal of the top […]
Cycling advocates mark a victory as Gov. Whitmer signs distracted driving bills
Last week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that bans the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving. The legislation had a number of advocates, none more so than the League of Michigan Bicyclists. On this week’s Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Matt Penniman, director of communications for the League, explains why this […]
Gov. Whitmer Announces New Marquette Veterans Home is Fully Funded to Serve 100 Veterans After Securing State and Federal Funding
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Marquette Veterans Home is fully funded to serve 100 veterans after securing state and federal funding. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program has provided $63.4 million in fiscal year 2023 funding for the construction of a new state veteran home […]
Volunteer Fair at Bayliss Public Library
SAULT STE MARIE – AmeriCorps Retired Senior and Volunteer Program through the United Way of EUPin conjunction with Bayliss Public Library will be hosting a Volunteer Fair on July 21, 2023. This event is bringing together local agencies who have volunteer opportunities available for thoselooking to be a vital part of […]
78-Year-Old Ump to Appear in his First Softball State Final
RUDYARD – Jerry Cook has been umping with the MHSAA for 43 years and will be appearing in his first ever softball state final. “It means a lot,” said Cook. “Obviously, it’s something you strive for and I’m looking forward to it. You’re in a different atmosphere. You’re in the […]