Sault Ste. Marie, MI – August 20, 2024 – Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action (CLMCAA)proudly announces the 50th anniversary of its Dial-A-Ride service, one of Michigan’s oldest publictransportation systems. To commemorate this milestone, from September 1 through September 7,2024, Dial-A-Ride will offer fares for just fifty cents. “We are honored […]
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Gaylord Man Arrested for Delivery of Methamphetamine and Possession on School Property
OTSEGO COUNTY, MI. The Straits Area Narcotics Enforcement (SANE) team is announcing the arrestof 40-year-old Charles Thomas Beckner from Gaylord, for delivery of controlled substance on schoolproperty, delivery methamphetamine, and possession less than 50 grams. On Thursday, August 15, 2024, SANE arrested Beckner during a traffic stop in Otsego County […]
DNR’s Eastern UP Citizens’ Advisory Council to meet in Mackinac County
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear updates on the state forest management plan public review process, approved 2024 deer regulations by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission and summer trail projects when the council meets Wednesday, Aug. 28 in St. Ignace. […]
Sault Ste Marie receives $500K grant to provide safety and security to the carbide dock area
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the recipients for the 2024 Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program that will invest $5 million toward maritime projects across Michigan. The five projects that were competitively selected will make strategic investments in Michigan’s maritime system to help strengthen the […]
Sen Peters to Visit the Soo Locks
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) will stop at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie on THURSDAY, August 8th at 2:30 PM during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Peters secured $450 million for the Soo Locks construction project in the Fiscal […]
Man Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
EMMET COUNTY, MI. On Monday, August 5, 2024, at approximately 7:20 a.m. a 48-year-old womanfrom Colorado was struck and killed while jogging on the shoulder of south bound US-31 near Luce Road. She was struck by a black 2013-2017 Dodge pickup truck that fled the scene. The truck has front-end […]
Ishpeming Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
Ishpeming, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Timothy Paul Romback, 57, for child sexuallyabusive activity – aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime. Romback was arrested following an investigation which was initiated when it […]
F-16 jet dumps two fuel tanks in emergency, causing explosion
ISOCO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — An F-16 jet dumped two fuel tanks during an emergency on Wednesday, one of which exploded in Lake Huron. The Iosco County Sheriff’s Office said dispatchers received a report at 1:15 p.m. of an explosion in the area of Baldwin Resort Road. The sheriff’s office said two […]
14-Year-Old Drummond Island Boy Dies in Boating Accident
On 7-30-2024 at 0831 hrs Chippewa County Central Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to a boating accident/water rescue. It was reported the incident was between Drummond Island and Howard Island in Chippewa County. According to a source at the scene, a 14 yr old boy fell from a […]
New St. Ignace Mackinac Bridge Walk starting location announced for 2024
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – For the safety and convenience of participants who start from the St. Ignace side for the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk, the walk will begin from Bridge View Park on the west side of I-75 rather than at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) administration building. As most participants […]