NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge has stopped the clock on Donald Trump’s $10,000-a-day fine for failing to turn over documents in a state civil investigation and said Wednesday he’ll lift the former president’s contempt finding altogether if he meets certain conditions, including paying $110,000 in fines he’s […]
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Sault Tribe chairperson resigns
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors accepted Chairperson Aaron Payment’s resignation at its May 10 meeting, effective immediately. The board is thankful for Payment’s service to the tribe and wishes him well in future endeavors. The board will consider next […]
Viking Octantis makes its Great Lakes maiden voyage
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WLUC) – The largest passenger vessel to navigate the Great Lakes, the Viking Octantis, is making its way around Michigan for the first time. The 665-foot cruise ship started its journey in Toronto with a final destination of Milwaukee. The ship allows up to 378 passengers with […]
Cloverland Cares Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. (May 2, 2022) – Cloverland Cares, the non-profit foundation of Cloverland Electric Cooperative, is pleased to announce its spring 2022 scholarship recipients. Applicants were evaluated based on an essay, financial need, school involvement, community service and work experience, educational and career goals plus supporting letters of recommendation. […]
Michigan deputy arrested after allegedly torturing, killing service dog
A Michigan sheriff’s deputy was arrested on a felony charge for torturing and killing his service dog after the animal allegedly nipped him. Jacob Wilkinson was apprehended Monday and was terminated from his post at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office after the decomposed dog was discovered in a ditch duct-taped with bullet holes in its head, according to […]
Soo Locks Visitor Center opens for 2022 season
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening the Soo Locks Visitor Center in Canal Park at 10 a.m. May 8. Visitor Center hours for the month of May are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Visitor Center hours and days for […]
Revealing Hidden Historical Collections of the Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula Digital Network (UPLINK) will host a two-day public event at the community room of the Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Maria, Michigan, on June 10-11, 10am-4pm. The event will feature local historian and writer, Mikel Classen, on June 10 at 11am. Mr. Classen will give a […]
Bay Mills Health Center to be recognized by IHS
BAY MILLS — The Bay Mills Health Center Pandemic Response Team is being recognized for their efforts during the pandemic by the Indian Health Service. The team will be awarded the IHS Director’s Award award at ceremonies on Friday, June 10 in Bloomington, Minn. The award recognizes service “significantly advancing […]
Community Surrounds Pickford Community Library in Support
The community of the EUP has gathered in support of the new building renovations for the Pickford Community Library, a Superior District Library. Old Mission Bank generously presented the library with a $5,000 check in March. Karl’s Cuisine is sponsoring a large stromboli fundraiser that runs through May 5th (see […]
Moderna seeks to be 1st with COVID shots for littlest kids
Moderna is seeking to be the first to offer COVID-19 vaccine for the youngest American children, as it asked the Food and Drug Administration Thursday to clear low-dose shots for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Frustrated families are waiting impatiently for a chance to protect the nation’s littlest kids as all […]