ST. IGNACE – Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) is planning to add a new medical professional office building to help meet future needs for the delivery of health care services in the region. Building plans are underway for a new 20,000 square foot facility. MSHS has received $10 million in […]
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Democrats eye Right to Work repeal, critics warn of consequences
Democratic Michigan lawmakers say repealing the state’s “right to work” law is at the “forefront” of their agenda this term. The 2013 policy bans making the payment of some union fees a condition of employment. It was a major Republican priority at the time. State Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) is […]
Youth wrestlers rock the hardest tourney of the season
This weekend was the hardest tournament some of our wrestlers will see until the State tournament. There was great effort from all of our boys. Thank you to our volunteer coaching staff for making this event such a success! MYWAY – Far North GREIGHTS tournament results: Case Kroeger 2-2 (4th), […]
Rayman Scores Her Thousandth Point as Lakers Tame the Pride
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State women’s basketball team (5-10, 2-5 GLIAC) came away with a decisive 78-65 victory over the Purdue Northwest Pride (5-13, 1-7 GLIAC) on Saturday that witnessed senior forward Mattison Rayman (Otsego, Mich.) record the 1,000th point of her Laker career. True freshman […]
Laker Men’s Basketball Pick Up Hard-Fought Victory Over the Pride
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State University men’s basketball team (6-9, 5-2 GLIAC) held on to defeat the Pride of Purdue Northwest (9-9, 2-6 GLIAC) by a final score of 65-63 on Saturday. Caden Ebeling (Shelby Twp., Mich.) got the Lakers on the board first, and C.J. Robinson (Clarkston, Mich.) hit […]
State Police Seeks Volunteers to Participate in Training Exercises with Trooper Recruits
LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) has created a Civilian Actor Program (CAP) and is soliciting citizen volunteers who want to serve as actors in scenario-based training with members of the 143rd Trooper Recruit School (TRS) and their instructors. The goal is to create a diverse pool of actors […]
Soo Locks closing for seasonal repair, maintenance
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., – The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases, through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform critical maintenance. Federal regulation establishes the operating season based on the feasibility of vessels operating during […]
Eagles collect shootout win over Red Wings
ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – The Soo Eagles answered back from a two-goal third period deficit and eventually went on to defeat the Elliot Lake Red Wings 5-4 in a shootout in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League encounter Tuesday night at Centennial Arena. The hometown Red Wings began the night’s […]
Gov Whitmer STILL talking about repealing retirement tax
Last fall, Michiganders made their voices heard. You want us to deliver relief from high costs caused by inflation and get things done to support working families. That’s exactly what we are going to do. As we begin this new term and welcome our new legislature, we are focused on […]
City Engineering Dept releases projects to be completed in 2023
The City of Sault Ste Marie Engineering Department has released its January construction update for calendar year 2023. The Ashmun Bridge Sign has finally been replaced and the 5-year Master Recreation Plan is planned for adoption at the January 16th City Commission meeting. This will allow us to apply for […]