Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan—Chippewa County District Court congratulates its final two graduates from the misdemeanor Sobriety Court. Sobriety Courts use an intensive probation period that involves a coordination between treatment providers, probation, courts, prosecution, and defense attorneys. Every other week this team meets to review participants’ progress. Following this team […]
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Newberry man arrested at Mackinac Bridge after police chase
St. Ignace, Mich. (WLUC) – The Mackinaw City Police department attempted to pull over a vehicle speeding through a construction zone on I-75 around 9:20pm Monday. The driver continued to accelerate through the construction zone and continued south on US-31 near Emmet County. The vehicle reached speeds of over 100mph […]
Mackinac Bridge construction worker now has his own part of the bridge
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – Jack R. Thompson, 93, of Alpena, has always been a part of the Mackinac Bridge since 1956 when he worked on a construction crew that built it. Now he has a part of the bridge with him as well. Thompson, who received a piece of the […]
Construction to detour traffic approaching Mackinac Bridge, heading for the U.P.
MACKINAW CITY, MI – Traffic just south of the Mackinac Bridge will be detoured due to bridge work from Tuesday to Thursday, July 26-28. The Michigan Department of Transportation is working on a $12.3 million project on I-75 and US-23. Next week, crews will replace beams on the southbound US-23 […]
Corps of Engineers promotes LeighAnn Ryckeghem to Operations Manager, Soo Project Office
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District hires LeighAnn Ryckeghem to the newly named Operations Manager position at the Soo Locks, effective July 1. The Operations Manager, formerly known as the Area Engineer, is responsible for overseeing all Corps of Engineers operations and maintenance […]
Cold-case arrest in baby found in St. Ignace pit toilet
That evening, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department arrested Jacob Russell Mckerchie, 28, of Sault Ste. Marie, a couple blocks from the scene; they had been informed a male suspect had fled. Upon his arrest, Mckerchie was also found to have lacerations and was taken to a hospital for treatment. […]
TRIDENT nails local resident on Meth charges
On July 12th, 2022 TRIDENT was conducting an investigation and developed information that resulted in a Search Warrant being executed at a residence in Pickford Township, Chippewa County, Michigan.Located during the Search Warrant was approximately a ¼ lb of Methamphetamine, 3 Firearms and U.S. Currency.The Methamphetamine seized has a street […]
DJ Hoffman’s tenure as Chairperson of Sault Tribe very short lived due to Vote of No Confidence by new board
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — At its July 12 special meeting, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors passed a resolution, “Vote of No Confidence in DJ Hoffman Serving as Chairperson of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Suspension of Duties Effective Immediately and Until […]
A $3 million (Canadian) painting project at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge is scheduled to begin this week.
The project, which will coat the curb and service walk railing on the Canadian half of the bridge, is fully funded through the Federal Bridge Corp. Limited (FBCL) with the help of a capital budget allocation approved by the Government of Canada. The prime contractor, Hastings Painting Corp. of Windsor, […]
Mackinac Island named best island in continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – If there was any secret left to the beauty of Michigan’s Mackinac Island as a destination trip, it’s pretty safe to say this latest accolade being laid at its shore will take care of that. Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards came out today, with newcomer […]