BAY CITY, MI – The United States Attorney put out a release on Wednesday indicating that the man who had placed shrapnel-filled pipe bombs at an AT&T store in Sault Ste Marie and Verizon store in Cheboygan was sentenced to 75 months in prison for his part in a $5 […]
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Neebish Islander III brought into service with special ceremony
Barbeau, MI — Along with a rural public bussing system, the Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority (EUPTA) also operates three vehicle and passenger ferries to the nearby islands of Sugar, Drummond and Neebish. On November 8, 2022, EUPTA welcomed their newest ferry into service — the Neebish Islander III. The […]
All three Ballot Proposals pass in Michigan
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 […]
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 […]