OTSEGO COUNTY, MI. On August 27, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., troopers from the MichiganState Police (MSP) Gaylord Post and deputies from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department respondedto a residence in Elmira Twp. for a domestic dispute involving gunfire. Upon arrival, troopers made entryinto the home and located a 57-year-old […]
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Missing plane and human remains found in Michigan’s Lake Huron from 2007 crash
Searchers discovered a small plane that crashed in Michigan’s Lake Huron 17 years ago, as well as the remains of a long-missing passenger, Michigan State Police said Wednesday. The remains were identified as H. Brooke Stauffer Jr., 56, who lived in Washington, D.C. He was a passenger in a plane […]
Stalwart Fair Kicks off Next Week!
Stalwart, MI – the annual Stalwart Agricultural Fair kicks off September 4th with a QueenPageant. This is the 119th year of “Michigan’s Biggest Little Fair.” Schedule of EventsWednesday, September 4NEW TIME & LOCATION6:00 PM Queen Pageant @ Stalwart Exhibit Hall Thursday, September 51-8 PM-Entry DayNEW Livestock Entry Information & TimesCheck-in/Inspection […]
Kincheloe woman gets 35-60 years for 2021 murder
Hope Snyder, 43, of Kincheloe, was sentenced before Judge Susan Sniegowski in the 51st Circuit Court in Mason County to 35-60 years incarceration for murder of Jeffery Grant and the killing of his two dogs by arson, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Synder pleaded no contest to second-degree Murder, first-degree arson, and […]
End of Summer
Hi everyone, I am Maverick and for those who don’t know me, this is my column “Cat Tales.” My friend, Spaghetti Betty, and her parents like our community so much that they are building a house here. That’s a picture of Spaghetti Betty at the housing site. She’s excited because […]
LSSU’s New President Takes Office
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— Lake Superior State University held an investiture ceremony Tuesday for new president, Dr. David Travis. A dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, Travis has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geography from the University of Georgia. His Ph.D. in geography is from Indiana University. Travis began […]
Sault High Soccer Lose in Season Opener
The Soo High Blue Devil Varsity Soccer team kicked off their season traveling down to Kinglsey on August 20th. Through a back-and-forth game Kingsley defeated the Soo by a score of 3-2. Scoring chances were shared equally between the teams. “Unfortunately, we hit 2 crossbars” Soo Coach Alan MacArthur said. […]
Brake Safety Week Aims to Prevent Serious Risks that Cause Crashes
LANSING, MICH. Motor carrier officers from the Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle EnforcementDivision (MSP/CVED) will be conducting safety inspections at weigh station facilities and in rest arealocations throughout the state August 25 – 31. This enforcement operation is part of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Brake Safety […]
Local Credit Unions Collaborate to Provide Financial Literacy Education to High School Students
[Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan] – Four local credit unions are joining forces to bring financialliteracy to high school students in the Eastern Upper Peninsula this upcoming school year. U.P.State Credit Union, Soo Co-op Credit Union, Tahquamenon Area Credit Union, and DeTourDrummond Community Credit Union will be hosting free Financial Reality Fairs […]
Laker Volleyball Set to Open 2024 Season
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State (LSSU) Lakers who were projected to finish 9th in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) (27 pts), as voted on by the league’s head coaches, are set to embark on their 2024 campaign on Thursday, Sept. 5 for their opening game at […]