There were three state proposals on the ballot for Michigan Tuesday that voters faced. Two of the three were hotly contested issues, but still they all passed. Proposal 22-1 The ballot measure would amend the state constitution to reduce the maximum length a lawmaker can serve in the Legislature from […]
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Dems Take House, Senate In Historic Election Night
For the first time in 40 years, Michigan Democrats will hold control of the House, Senate and governor’s office with the party sweeping both legislative chambers. Democrats will have control of the state House for first time since 2010 after outperforming Republicans in several battleground districts, including critical wins in […]
Fire destroys kitchen of local home; man escapes with minor smoke inhalation
BAY MILLS TWP – Just after the noon hour on Tuesday, the Bay Mills Township Fire Department were dispatched to a home at 7462 W 6 Mile Rd in Brimley due a a fire that appeared to have started in the kitchen. Heavy smoke was billowing from the home and […]
N. Korea fires more missiles as US flies bombers over South
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea added to its recent barrage of weapons demonstrations by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, as the United States sent two supersonic bombers streaking over South Korea in a dueling display of military might that underscored rising tensions in the region. […]
What to do and expect on Election Day
Tuesday, Hovember 8, 2022, is less than a week away and could prove to be one of the most important days in the recent history of the United States. Do you know where you have to go to vote? Do you know what the ballot will look like in your […]
City provides update on 2022 and 2023 road construction projects
Several large projects were closed out this year including the Downtown Access & Placemaking Project, Three Mile Road, and W. Portage Avenue. The Engineering Department would like to thank the residents and business owners for their cooperation during planning and construction. Other smaller projects include the Ashmun Bridge Sign replacement […]
Police arrest local man after tether violation and pursuit
On 10-31-2022, Chippewa County Sheriff Deputies from the Tether Unit found were notified that Steven Allan Perrault, age 41 from Dafter, had removed his tether and fled the area. Perrault had previously been arrested and released on bond with the condition that he ust wear a GPS tether. Later that […]
MyMichigan Named to ‘Most Wired’ List for Fourth Year in a Row
MIDLAND, Mich. – For the fourth year in a row, MyMichigan Health earned two honors by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) HealthCare’s Most Wired survey. MyMichigan received the 2022 Most Wired Certified Level 7 Acute Award, as well as the 2022 Most Wired Certified Level 7 Ambulatory […]
Gov. Whitmer Encourages Michiganders to Take Advantage of Savings on New Health Plan Choices During Open Enrollment
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox are reminding Michiganders that the annual Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period begins today and runs through January 15, 2023. With savings still in effect making health insurance more affordable for more Michiganders, new grants for free local help, and […]
Heather Lamb awarded Central Savings Bank Scholarship with LSSU
Mark Savoie, CEO and President of Central Savings Bank is proud to announce Heather Lamb as the recipient of the Central Savings Bank Scholarship with Lake Superior State University. Heather, a St. Ignace native, graduated from Lasalle High School in May of 2020 with a GPA of 4.080 and has […]