Two local residents were sentenced to years in prison today by 50th Circuit Court Judge James P Lambros for crimes committed in the area years ago. Tyler Thomas Delong from Sault Ste. Marie was sentenced to30 years in prison today on charges of assault with intent to murder, first-degree criminal […]
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Christmas in July: Girls Just Making a Livin’ by Sharon Kennedy
Some gals chose a career path that involves dressing to the nines and working in an office all day. It’s the usual nine-to-five job. Sometimes it’s a wonderful experience and lasts from the first day of employment right through retirement. Other gals become entrepreneurs and start their own business. Some, […]
Newly elected Sault Tribe directors take oath
SAULT STE. MARIE — Newly elected Sault Tribe board representatives took their oath of office July 5 at the Kewadin Casino Grand Ballroom — Isaac McKechnie and Robert McRorie for Unit I, Kimberly Lee for Unit II, Shawn Borowicz for Unit III, Kimberly Hampton for Unit IV and Tyler LaPlaunt […]
Detroit Police Officer shot and killed was father of two
A Detroit police officer was shot and killed Wednesday on the city’s west side. Officers were responding to a shots fired call in the area of Joy Rd & Hubbell, and when they arrived, the suspect immediately started firing. Authorities say the suspect used a DRACO to shoot at the […]
Scheduled update for 6 Mile Bridge (Waiska River crossing)
The 6 Mile Bridge over the Waiska River will be closed for demolition beginning at 6 AM on Monday, July 11, 2022. The bridge will remain closed until the US Labor Day weekend. This will be a full closure with no vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian access. Please plan ahead and […]
Central Savings Bank celebrates 11th Annual Burger Bash
Wednesday, June 15th the Directors, Officers and Staff of Central Savings Bank came together to host their 11th Annual Burger Bash for the benefit of My Michigan Health Road to Recovery Cancer Care-A-Van Program. Held under the canopy of CSB’s main office, 500 burgers were served along with all the […]
International Bridge Walk cancelled again due to Canadian border regulations
Residents who enjoy taking part in the annual International Bridge Walk will have to wait as the event has been cancelled for a third straight year. Held at the end of June every year, the bridge walk was forced to take another pause after the organizers and parties involved in […]
Upcoming Events in July at Bayliss Public Library
(Sault Ste. Marie, MI) – The library will be closed on Saturday, July 2nd, in observance of Independence Day. As the summer heat settles in, so can lots of free time! The summer reading programs for children and adults at Bayliss Public Library continue through July. If you haven’t signed […]
St Ignace Police ask for help looking for wanted man UPDATE: In Custody
UPDATE: The St Ignace Police Department has reported that the subject they have been looking for, Ryan Alan Deshazo, has been apprehended and is in custody. They thank the public for all their leads that lead to the apprehension. ORIGINAL STORY: The St. Ignace Police Department is in need of […]
Hundreds rally at Michigan Capitol for stricter gun laws in wake of recent school shootings
LANSING — Enough is enough. That was the prevailing message at Saturday’s March For Our Lives rally on the steps of the Michigan Capitol, part of a nationwide series of protests. About 500 people gathered in Lansing to demand lawmakers take action to pass stricter gun laws. “How many more (shootings) until our politicians […]