ST. IGNACE, Mich. – It’s a changing of the guard at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA): Assistant Bridge Engineer Cole Cavalieri will assume the role of chief bridge engineer, as current Chief Engineer Julie Neph retires after 30 years at the Authority. Neph, who has been with the MBA for most of her […]
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International Bridge board hears report on condition of bridge from engineers
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – The Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) board of directors, the bi-national body that supervises operations of the International Bridge, heard reports on a recent bridge inspection at the board’s regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 10. The SSMBA board reviewed and officially accepted the results […]
Indians drop a pair to Biggby (Photos)
SAULT STE MARIE, MI — Biggby Coffee AAA Hockey traveled north to challege the Soo Indians in a pair of games at the Taffy Abel arena this past weekend and they seemed to be excited about the trip. The puck dropped 5:00 pm on Saturday at the Taffy Abel for […]
Laker Women’s Basketball Fall to Timberwolves Despite Pair of Double-Doubles
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Lake Superior State women’s basketball team (0-2) fell on the road to the Northwood Timberwolves (2-0) in the second game of the GLIAC/G-MAC Crossover by a final score of 73-68 on Saturday. Senior forward Mattison Rayman (Ostego, Mich.) led her team to a strong start, scoring nine of the […]
Laker Men’s Basketball Fall to Drury Panthers on the Road
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Lake Superior State men’s basketball program (0-2) fell on the road to the Drury Panthers (2-0) by a final score of 92-78 on Saturday. The Panthers opened the game on a 15-2 run on five made three-pointers, but a three-pointer from Tyson Edmondson (Ypsilanti, Mich.) helped the Lakers to […]
Veterans Ceremony held at Sault High
For four decades, Sault Area High School has held an assembly to pay tribute to veterans and to those currently serving. Several organizations were represented along with school officials and government officials. The keynote speaker was Captain Anthony Jones from Sector Sault Coast Guard. The “Veterans Honor Song” was […]
Szlag supplies hat trick in Eagles win over Crunch (Photos)
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Riding the strength of Michael Szlag’s first-ever Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League hat trick, the Soo Eagles went on to defeat the Cochrane Crunch 5-2 Friday evening at Pullar Stadium. The hometown Eagles got the game’s first goal 11 minutes into the match-up after Coby Fox […]
District Court Report: November 10, 2022
Lance Joseph BarilAnimals-Abandon/Cruelty toFines and costs $35020 hours community service Jon Christopher Collin, Jr.Operate While Visibly ImpairedFines and costs $85093 days, credit 1, balance suspended80 hours community service James Austin YoungOperate While Visibly ImpairedFines and costs $75093 days, credit 1, balance suspended80 hours community service Ryver Jaden StevensOperate While intoxicatedFines […]
Reminder for ORVs during hunting season
To help promote safety for anyone going out in the woods, some riding areas may be closed to ORVs and snowmobiles during firearm hunting deer season, Nov. 15-30. During these two weeks, ORVs and snowmobiles may not be operated between the hours of 7-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. on any […]
Local Physician Sworn in As U.S. Naval Reservist
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – On October 20, 2022, Major Bensson Samuel, U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), welcomed Lieutenant Commander Dan MacHue, Medical Corps, to the United States Navy Reserve during special swearing in ceremony. During the event held outside of MyMichigan Medical Center Sault, Kevin Kalchik, Medical Center president, welcomed those in attendance and recognized […]