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A Court of Appeals panel on Thursday affirmed the Board of State Canvassers’ approval of seven recall petitions aimed at Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, while another calling for Ms. Whitmer’s ouster was sent back on remand so the filer could correct a scrivener’s error in her petition. The […]
Phoebe “Irene” Hartwig, age 81, passed away peacefully Monday May 24, 2021 at The Brook Community Retirement Facility in West Branch, Michigan. A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Irene was born to Daniel and Matilda (LaVictor) Cody on August 30, 1939. Irene received her high school diploma from Sault […]
On May 28, 2021 around 3:30 a.m. police attended the scene of a dumpster fire in the 200 block of Northern Avenue. Upon arrival, the body of an unidentified female was discovered deceased in the dumpster. Sault Ste. Marie Police and Sault Fire Services are investigating. The Ontario Fire Marshall […]
(CNN)A gunman opened fire at a public transit rail yard in San Jose, California, Wednesday morning, killing at least 8 people and wounding others, Deputy Russell Davis of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.The gunman, a male employee of the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), is dead, Davis said. He has […]
County corrections officers could seek binding arbitration when unable to complete collective bargaining negotiations under bills discussed Tuesday. During the House of Commerce and Tourism Committee, testimony was heard for support and opposition for the bills with opposition focused mainly on costs. Rep. Bob Bezotte and Rep. Kelly Breen sponsored the bills together.. […]
NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors have convened a special grand jury to consider evidence in a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business dealings, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The development signals that the Manhattan district attorney’s office was moving […]
It’s 1987, and night has fallen at Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A refuge biologist is out on the water armed with a spotlight and a net. He catches sight of his target—a Common Loon chick—and lets out a soft hoot. Attracted by the call, the dark, fuzzy chick swims […]
At approximately 12:15 pm on 5-26-2021, a patrol sergeant was waived down by a subject near the W. Portage Bridge over the Cloverland Coop power canal. As the officer approached in his vehicle he saw a subject jump from the bridge into the canal. The sergeant immediately radioed to the […]
At 3:04 am, the morning of 5/26/2021, Sault Ste. Marie officers were dispatched to 911 hang-up call on the 800 block of Johnston Street. Responding officers found what appeared to be blood on the front door steps and the surrounding area in front of the house. A large amount of blood was […]
Legislation intended to expand accountability for members of law enforcement was introduced today in the Senate through a bipartisan package its sponsors called necessary to protect the public and improve procedures that officers follow. The 12-bill package is scheduled to be formally introduced during session on the one-year anniversary of […]