SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Kewadin Casinos is opening gaming operations at its five properties in Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Hessel, Christmas and Manistique Friday, June 12. Everyone is welcome to come check out the casinos’ weekly promotions. “It has been a challenging time and we are thankful to […]
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Michigan State Police Need Help Finding Man Wanted for Assault
Michigan State Police need help finding a wanted man. The Michigan State Police 7th District Fugitive Team is searching for 56-year-old Charles Rogers. Rogers is wanted for assault with a dangerous weapon. MSP say Rogers is believed to be in northern Michigan, and is known to frequent the Cadillac and […]
Appeals Court Upholds Constitutionality Of Line 5 Tunnel
The Court of Appeals today affirmed a Court of Claims decision that the law allowing a tunnel to house the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac does not violate the title-object clause of the Constitution. After Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an opinion last year that the law […]
State’s Top Opioid Doc Reprimanded In Improper Opioid Prescription Case
The Department of Health and Human Services chief medical director over Medicaid, and one of the leaders of the state’s response to the opioid crisis, has been formally reprimanded and fined $3,000 as part of a consent order stemming from allegations he broke the law governing the prescription of opioids. […]
Richard Vincent Dietrich
Richard Vincent Dietrich, age 96, was born on February 7, 1924 in LaFargeville, NY. Parents: Roy Eugene Dietrich and Mida Amy Vincent, who hoped he would become a minister, a professional musician, or a businessman. Dick grew up in northern New York State first in Watertown then in Hammond. He […]
Doris Eileen Christie
Doris Eileen (Ford) Christie, age 88, of Cedarville, Michigan, died on June 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by her husband and daughters. She was born on November 27, 1931 in Firebrick, Kentucky to William L. and Elta V. (Reedy) Ford. She was the eldest of seven children. Doris lived […]
Chippewa County Health Dept Offering Free Community COVID-19 Testing
CHIPPEWA County, Michigan – Chippewa County Health Department, its community partners, and the Michigan National Guard, are offering free COVID-19 testing in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan this weekend! No symptoms, doctor’s order, or appointment necessary! Testing is available to any Michigan resident, 18 years and older. State ID or driver’s […]
Coast Guard responding to report of aground barge in lower St Marys River.
Today, at 12:30 a.m. EST, the Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie Command Center received notification that the Barge PML2501 (length: 302 feet) towed by Towing Vessel Anglian Lady (length: 132 feet) is aground in the lower St. Marys River, near Sweets Point. Both vessels are Canadian. The barge is […]
Canada-U.S. border restrictions to extend until late July amid coronavirus
(REUTERS) – Canada and the United States are set to extend a ban on non-essential travel to late July as both countries seek to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Washington and Ottawa introduced month-long restrictions in March and renewed them in […]
Stolen Vehicle – Attempted Entry to Residence in Kinross
Kinross Police Department has asked the Sheriff Department to share the following information and needs your help to identify the suspect. On June 8, 2020 at approximately 8pm, a white male stole a vehicle from the Kinross DPW. (2012 Chevy Equinox, Silver) Shortly after the theft a citizen noticed a […]