Hi everyone. In case you don’t know me, by now, I’m Maverick, and this is my column “Cat Tales.” I like to write about what’s going on with my mom and me, but I also like to teach so I write informative things concerning cats. I think I would make […]
Other News
Patient Care and Services Will Continue Despite Impending Strike
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – After another full day of negotiating, an agreement between MyMichigan Health and the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) nurse’s union at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault was not met. The strike notice issued to MyMichigan from the MNA on April 3, 2024, will be go into effect on […]
O.J. Simpson Dead at 76 After Cancer Battle
O.J. Simpson — one of the most infamous high-profile Americans of all time — is dead after a cancer battle. The former NFL great — who stood trial for the double-murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in the ’90s, only to be acquitted — passed away Wednesday […]
Democrats pounce on Arizona abortion ruling and say it could help them in November’s election
PHOENIX (AP) — Democrats pounced Tuesday on an Arizona Supreme Court ruling that permits enforcement of an 1864 law effectively banning abortion in the state, blaming former President Donald Trump and Republicans and pressing for political advantage on an issue that could dominate a critical 2024 battleground. The ruling permits […]
Michigan school shooter’s parents sentenced to 10 years in prison for not stopping a ‘runaway train’
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The first parents convicted in a U.S. mass school shooting were sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday as a Michigan judge lamented missed opportunities that could have prevented their teenage son from possessing a gun and killing four students in 2021. “These convictions […]
Early Firefighting In The Sault
In the early twentieth century, some of my ancestors were firefighters in the Sault. Going through some old papers, I have found bits and pieces of firefighting history from our area. As with anything over 100 years old, things aren’t always in the best shape. Books, papers, and photos tear […]
Blue Devils Compete in Yooper Invite
The Sault High Varsity Blue Devils track and field teams competed in the third annual Yooper Invite held at LSSU, their only indoor meet of the season. 15 teams competed in the men’s division while 14 were in the women’s, with the Blue Devils placing 6th and 4th respectively. The […]
Upper Peninsula ferry service battle continues
CHIPPEWA COUNTY — The battle between people living on Chippewa County’s Neebish Island and their ferry service provider continues. The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority runs the ferry service from Barbeau to Neebish Island. Last month, the U.S. Coast Guard told EUPTA that the crew had been out of compliance […]
Project to repair three eastern U.P. bridges begins April 17
NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2 million to repair the 1-75 bridge over the Carp River, the M-123 overpass at I-75 and the M-134 bridge over the Pine River in Mackinac County. Work includes epoxy overlay, deck patching, joint replacement, structure patching, railing repairs, beam, substructure, surface sealer, and approach work. […]
The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District honors three at their 75th Annual Meeting
(CEDARVILLE, MI) On Thursday, April 4th, 2024 the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District held their 75th Annual Meeting at the Les Cheneaux Distillers in Cedarville, MI where they announced the recipients of their annual Land Steward of the Year, Cooperator of the Year and MAEAP Landowner of the year. Following […]