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Enbridge opens new Line 5 monitoring station

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Enbridge has cut the ribbon on its latest security check on Line 5. A ceremony was held Thursday at the Straits Maritime Operations Center in St. Ignace. The facility has seven staff members, scheduled to monitor Line 5 and the Straits of Mackinac around the […]

Support the Bud Mansfield Student Emergency Fund

You can join Lake State’s efforts to help students who are experiencing unforeseen challenges by donating to the Bud Mansfield Student Emergency Fund. With your support, we can act quickly and provide assistance that can lead to peace of mind and academic success, now and in the future. Financial emergencies […]

Cavalieri promoted to chief engineer at Mackinac Bridge

ST. IGNACE, Mich. ­– It’s a changing of the guard at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA): Assistant Bridge Engineer Cole Cavalieri will assume the role of chief bridge engineer, as current Chief Engineer Julie Neph retires after 30 years at the Authority. Neph, who has been with the MBA for most of her […]

Veterans Ceremony held at Sault High

For four decades, Sault Area High School has held an assembly to pay tribute to veterans and to those currently serving. Several organizations were represented along with school officials and government  officials. The keynote speaker was Captain Anthony Jones from Sector Sault Coast Guard.   The “Veterans Honor Song” was […]

Reminder for ORVs during hunting season

To help promote safety for anyone going out in the woods, some riding areas may be closed to ORVs and snowmobiles during firearm hunting deer season, Nov. 15-30. During these two weeks, ORVs and snowmobiles may not be operated between the hours of 7-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. on any […]