Renovations have begun at the new building for the Pickford Community Library, a branch of Superior District Library. In 2020, the Superior District Library (SDL) purchased what is now the previous home of NAPA Auto Parts for the Pickford Community Library to move into from its current rented quarters. Volunteers […]
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Conservation District Awards 2022 Conservation Grants
The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Conservation Grants Program. The 2022 Conservation Grants Program application period closed on February 4th, 2022 after a 75-day request for proposals period. The 2022 Conservation grants are being used to fund local conservation projects […]
Sault Youth Wrestling hosts 10 area teams in open tournament
Sault Youth Wrestling hosted an open tournament this past Sunday at Sault Area High School. 10 area teams, with over 150 wrestlers, participated from Sault Ste. Marie, St Ignace, Cheboygan, Newberry, Norway, Gladstone, Onaway, Reed City, Manistique, and Munising. Results: Kencade Dixon 3-0 (1st), Cadin Canute 0-3 (4th), Logan Lowther […]
Prosecutor releases statement on conviction of Paradise kidnappers
On February 15, 2022, Jon Stygler (age 70) and George Cunningham (age 56) were sentenced by the Honorable James P. Lambros of the 50th Circuit Court in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Mr. Cunningham was sentenced to 39.5 years to 50 years, while his co-defendant, Mr. Stygler, was sentenced to 26.6 […]
State Police Announce Two U.P. Promotions
MARQUETTE, MICH. The Michigan State Police is proud to announce the promotions of Sgt. Edward Zawada to the Calumet Post and Sgt. Adam Laninga to the Sault Ste. Marie Post. Sergeant Zawada joins the Calumet Post where he will oversee the day-to-day operations of MSP services to the Baraga, Houghton, […]
MyMichigan Medical Center Sault Designated a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
SAULT STE. MARIE – MyMichigan Medical Center Sault in Sault Ste. Marie today announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the […]
Sault Ste. Marie Man Arrested for Aggravated Child Sexually Abusive Material
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Thomas Lawrence Martin, 30 of Sault Ste. Marie, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive materials. Martin was arrested following an investigation stemming from a National […]
Gov. Whitmer on Illegal Blockade of Ambassador Bridge: “We are pushing the Canadian government to resolve this swiftly and safely.”
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer appeared on WXYZ and CNN this morning to reiterate her call on Canadian officials to take all appropriate steps to swiftly and safely reopen traffic so we can keep growing Michigan’s economy, supporting good-paying jobs, and lowering costs for families. Here is a link to her full interviews on WXYZ and CNN linked here. On actions Governor Whitmer is taking to end the illegal […]
MSU Extension Offers Tai Chi for Diabetes Online for Free
Michigan State University Extension once more is offering Tai Chi for Diabetes, a tai chi set specifically designed by Dr. Paul Lam, a retired family physician and tai chi master. Dr. Lam led a team of tai chi and medical specialists to create this program with special features that make […]
BMIC enters agreement to provide school nurse to Brimley students
BAY MILLS — Students at Brimley Area Schools will now have access to healthcare while at school thanks to a collaboration between Brimley Area Schools and Bay Mills Indian Community. Brimley Elementary Principal Hugh Clarke contacted BMIC Tribal Administrator Rachel Lyons late last year, inquiring about how to get nursing […]