Former 40th Circuit Judge Byron Konschuh will be suspended without pay for six years after the Michigan Supreme Court on Friday adopted a Judicial Tenure Commission report recommending disciplinary action. Mr. Konschuh pleaded no contest to a crime in 2016 and later made false statements about whether he had done […]
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Deadly motorcycle crash on Mackinac Bridge
ST IGNACE, MI – Troopers from the Michigan State Police St. Ignace Post responded to a fatal motorcycle crash on the Mackinac Bridge at around 10:30am. An initial investigation shows that a 78 year old man from Cheboygan was traveling north across the bridge when he crossed the center lane […]
Local resident arrested on many sex crime charges
n 2020 Kinross PD investigated a CSC complaint involving a victim, child 13-17 year old. During the time of the investigation the suspect fled the area. The investigation resulted in a warrant for multiple Felony charges. Later in 2021 the Chippewa Co Sheriff’s Office investigated another incident involving another victim. […]
Whitmer announces record investment in Michigan’s state parks
ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WILX) – On the city’s 350th birthday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stopped in St. Ignace to announce a record investment in Michigan’s state parks and trails. In the shadow of the Mackinac Bridge from Straits State Park, Gov. Whitmer announced her plan for critical investments in state parks […]
Aune Osborn Boat Launch temporarily closed
William Gregory Boat Launch (Aune Osborn Boat Launch and Ramp) will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED from 12:00Midnight, Sunday, June 13 through Monday, June 21. This is due to a major repair being completed at the launch. For those interested in launching a boat, please utilize the Charles T. Harvey, Mission Street […]
Central Savings Bank to Host 10th WMH Road to Recovery Burger Bash
Central Savings Bank is excited to host the 10th Annual WMH Road to Recovery Burger Bash on Wednesday, June 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. under the CSB canopy at 511 Bingham Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie. The cost for the dinner is by donation. All the proceeds from […]
Senate OKs Extension Of License Expirations, Walk-In Requirement
Members of the Senate on Thursday sought to address long secretary of state wait times for appointments by passing legislation that would extend the expiration date of driver’s licenses and state identification cards for residents while also seeking to require walk-in availability at branch offices. The expiration date of enhanced […]
When are Canadian borders reopening? City officials say restrictions could ease this month
After 15 months of strict travel restrictions along its southern border, the Canadian government could be loosening its border restrictions in just two weeks, according to city officials. A virtual meeting between Canadian border city mayors and Public Safety Minister Bill Blair on May 28 included discussions on easing COVID-19 cross-border policies […]
Naubinway Man Charged in Deadly Mackinac County Crash
A Naubinway man has been charged with operating under the influence of drugs causing death following a three-vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in Mackinac County Saturday. Chad Hood, 40, was arraigned Monday in the 92nd District Court. On Saturday, Mackinac County deputies responded to a report of a three-vehicle […]
SCOTUS Unanimous Decision: Unlawful Entry in U.S… Is Not Eligible For Green Card
The Supreme Court decided on Monday that immigrants who are currently in the United States under temporary protected status are not eligible for a green card if they entered the country illegally. “Immigration laws provides a way for a “nonimmigrant”—a foreign national lawfully present in this country on a designated, […]