Monday, September 7, 2026
Attorney General Dana Nessel said today she will not open an investigation into Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes in response to a request for an investigation from several Republican senators. Ms. Nessel said Sen. Jim Runestad did not provide evidence, nor does she see evidence elsewhere, that Ms. Whitmer’s efforts […]
In 1923, The Sault Evening News put together a booklet of recollections by its readers. I will be sharing some of these from time to time. I did take the liberty to correct some of the grammar and spelling to make it easier for you to read. – Laurie […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The No. 18 Lake Superior State hockey team clinched a series sweep over the University of Alabama Huntsville Chagers with a 4-1 victory on Saturday, March 13 in the second game of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Quarterfinals in the Taffy Abel Arena in Sault […]
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — For the first time in recent history, the Soo Locks will open early. The Army Corps of Engineers said it will open March 24 at noon, 12 hours earlier than normal. “The locks are opening early this year because of a request from our industry […]
Robert Lee Pearson, age 86, of Cedarville, Michigan, died on March 10, 2021, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan. Robert was born February 16, 1935, in West Milton, Ohio, to Ralph and Dora (Wissinger) Pearson. Robert spent his childhood in Ohio and graduated from Milton High school in […]
Veronica Cecelia Caskey, age 77, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at home in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan surrounded by her family and under the care of EUP Home Health and Hospice. Veronica was born on February 3, 1944, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to […]
LANSING — Republicans in Michigan and other states are pushing to limit transgender students from joining high school sports teams, making the minority group the latest target in a national fight against expanding LGBT rights. Legislation introduced this week by Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, would require Michigan districts to only allow […]
Girl Scouts’ new Becoming Me program aims to help Girl Scouts become their best selves, inspired by themes from Michelle Obama’s Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers. Northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula—March 12, 2021— Girl Scouts is excited to announce the Becoming Me program, a special collaboration with Penguin Random […]
Angela Lynn Bell12/15/1976Operate While Visibly ImpairedFines and costs $1000Assessment and recommendationsNo alcohol, controlled substance, marijuana, THCTest on demand Jesse Gregory Hammonds02/26/1993Stolen Property-Receive & Conceal-Less than $200Operate While Visibly ImpairedServe 70 days Christopher Vance Bitnar07/29/1989Operate While Visibly ImpairedOperate While Visibly ImpairedDisorderly Person-JostlingFines and costs $82549 days, credit time servedAssessment and recommendationsTest […]
Those incarcerated in Michigan’s prisons will be able to have in-person visits again beginning March 26 with certain COVID-19 protocols, the Department of Corrections announced Friday. The agency halted visitation on March 13, 2020, due to the coronavirus. For visitations to be allowed, individuals visiting will have to make an […]
