The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a Full Time Deputy Sheriff’s position. Applicants must:- ► Be MCOLES certified or certifiable (state certification for LE)► Posses a Valid drivers license► Pass a criminal history check► Pass a drug test► Pass a background investigation► Pass a Field Training Program► […]
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Palestinians see victory in Gaza truce as Israel warns Hamas
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians rallied by the thousands Friday after a cease-fire took effect in the latest Gaza war, with many viewing it as a costly but clear victory for the Islamic militant group Hamas. Israel vowed to respond with a “new level of force” to further […]
Conservative online host announces run for Michigan governor
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The co-host of a conservative online news show announced her run for Michigan governor Thursday, becoming the latest candidate to enter the 2022 Republican primary in a bid to challenge Democrat Gretchen Whitmer. Tudor Dixon, who helps to host “America’s Voice Live,” said she formerly worked […]
Judgment Granted For Whitmer, Washington In MDOC COVID Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by 16 inmates housed in the Department of Corrections was dismissed this week after a U.S. district court judge granted summary judgment in favor of Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Corrections Director Heidi Washington, the two defendants in the lawsuit. A report and recommendation for George, et al v. Whitmer, et al (USEDM […]
Outdoor COVID Restrictions To End June 1; Indoor Capacity Limits Loosened
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today that her administration is ending outdoor gathering limits designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 and raising capacity limits indoors to 50 percent starting June 1. As previously announced, the ban on in-person work will end Monday. Conference, wedding and event spaces, now heavily limited in […]
Whitmer to speed reopening plan that’s tied to vaccine rate
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to soon accelerate a plan that ties the further loosening of coronavirus restrictions to Michigan’s vaccination rate, her office said Wednesday, citing the federal government’s recent recommendation that fully vaccinated people can largely stop wearing masks. An announcement will come in within […]
Fire destroys home in Bay Mills
A fire destroyed a house this evening (5/18/21) in Bay Mills Township in Chippewa County. The call came in around 630p.m. Bay Mills, Superior and Dafter Township Fire Depts all responded….as well as DNR. The house is located on 6 mile road just east of S. West Birch Point Loop. […]
111-year-old Australian recommends eating chicken brains
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s oldest-ever man has included eating chicken brains among his secrets to living more than 111 years. Retired cattle rancher Dexter Kruger on Monday marked 124 days since he turned 111, a day older than World War I veteran Jack Lockett was when he died in […]
Nonprofit Paid Whitmer’s FL Trip; Huls Takes Responsibility For Lack Of Clarity
A nonprofit set up to cover the costs of the transition process between the time Governor Gretchen Whitmer won election in 2018 and took office about seven weeks later paid almost $27,000 to cover the cost of a chartered flight for Ms. Whitmer to visit her ailing father in Florida, the governor’s […]
Sites offer vaccine to ages 12-17
SCHOOLCRAFT — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for adolescents ages 12-17 to receive the Pfizer vaccinations. Anyone 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. There are multiple options in each of the LMAS District Health Department’s four counties for vaccination […]