That evening, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department arrested Jacob Russell Mckerchie, 28, of Sault Ste. Marie, a couple blocks from the scene; they had been informed a male suspect had fled. Upon his arrest, Mckerchie was also found to have lacerations and was taken to a hospital for treatment. […]
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TRIDENT nails local resident on Meth charges
On July 12th, 2022 TRIDENT was conducting an investigation and developed information that resulted in a Search Warrant being executed at a residence in Pickford Township, Chippewa County, Michigan.Located during the Search Warrant was approximately a ¼ lb of Methamphetamine, 3 Firearms and U.S. Currency.The Methamphetamine seized has a street […]
Wilma Charlene McCall-Andrews
Wilma Charlene McCall-Andrews, age 63, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died at the Eastern Upper Peninsula Hospice House in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, on July 6, 2022. She was born in St. Ignace on February 23, 1959, to Francis Joseph and Hazel Violet (Savard) McCall. Wilma grew up and was a lifelong […]
DJ Hoffman’s tenure as Chairperson of Sault Tribe very short lived due to Vote of No Confidence by new board
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — At its July 12 special meeting, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors passed a resolution, “Vote of No Confidence in DJ Hoffman Serving as Chairperson of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Suspension of Duties Effective Immediately and Until […]
A $3 million (Canadian) painting project at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge is scheduled to begin this week.
The project, which will coat the curb and service walk railing on the Canadian half of the bridge, is fully funded through the Federal Bridge Corp. Limited (FBCL) with the help of a capital budget allocation approved by the Government of Canada. The prime contractor, Hastings Painting Corp. of Windsor, […]
Mackinac Island named best island in continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – If there was any secret left to the beauty of Michigan’s Mackinac Island as a destination trip, it’s pretty safe to say this latest accolade being laid at its shore will take care of that. Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards came out today, with newcomer […]
Two local residents sentenced to decades in prison for major crimes committed in the area
Two local residents were sentenced to years in prison today by 50th Circuit Court Judge James P Lambros for crimes committed in the area years ago. Tyler Thomas Delong from Sault Ste. Marie was sentenced to30 years in prison today on charges of assault with intent to murder, first-degree criminal […]
Christmas in July: Girls Just Making a Livin’ by Sharon Kennedy
Some gals chose a career path that involves dressing to the nines and working in an office all day. It’s the usual nine-to-five job. Sometimes it’s a wonderful experience and lasts from the first day of employment right through retirement. Other gals become entrepreneurs and start their own business. Some, […]
District Court Report – July 11, 2022
Dakota EnloeOperate Unregistered VehicleFines and costs $48030 days suspended Kenneth Paul Biron IIFail to Report Accident to FixturesFines and costs $33590 days, credit 2, balance suspended Jennifer ZwolinksiAssault or Assault & BatteryFines and costs $17593 days suspended Brandon Lee RobbinsImproper Possession of Gun in Motor VehicleFines and costs $52590 days […]
Wendy Marie Zimmerman-Beaudoin
Wendy Marie Zimmerman-Beaudoin, 52, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with her parents at her side. She was born July 12, 1969, in Sault Ste Marie, to Pat and Nancy (Couvier) Zimmerman. Wendy graduated from Sault High School with the Class […]