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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Kewadin Casinos has made the decision to extend the temporary closure of all five casino properties and attached hotels in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula until June 12. Kewadin Casinos Interim CEO Allen Kerridge said, “Although we understand that our team members and guests are anticipating our […]
George Julius Lucas Jr., age 91, died peacefully at his home on Island # 8 in Cedarville, Michigan, on May 23, 2020, under the loving care of his family and hospice of Maclaren Hospital. George was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 5, 1929, to Julius George and Vivian Marie […]
Secretary of State branch offices will reopen June 1 by appointment only for essential transactions not available online in order to continue to balance the need to provide critical services and protect public health. “While the offices were closed to the public, we conducted more than 3,000 emergency appointments for […]
There are reports of a new phone scam targeting victims of Chippewa County and surrounding areas. This one accuses you of having an outstanding warrant. According to Chippewa County Sheriff Mike Bitnar, the scammer calls the target and identifies themselves as a Deputy Sheriff from Chippewa County. The target is […]
The contractor for the upstream channel deepening phase of the New Lock at the Soo project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan begins site preparation activities including cutting in and grading site access roads. Learn more about the project on our website:
MUNISING, Mich. (WLUC) – A Lower Michigan resident tested positive this week for COVID-19 at Munising Memorial Hospital, the hospital tells TV6 News. The hospital says the person was visiting their second home in Alger County and had minimal contact with others when they were in the area. The test […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Tuesday that her husband was making “a failed attempt at humor” last week when he asked the marina in Antrim County where they have a second home if it would jump him ahead of the line to get their boat docked based on his being married […]
Traverse City, Mich. (AP) — Enbridge said Tuesday it had discovered four spots on an oil pipeline in Michigan’s Straits of Mackinac where protective coating has worn away, leaving bare metal exposed. The Canadian company said crews noticed the spots this month while installing screw anchors to secure sections of […]
Wayne Robert Trumbley, age 76, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away on May 20, 2020 at his home. He was born October 7, 1943 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Joseph and Agnes Trumbley. Wayne enjoyed gardening, visiting with friends and family, and going for drives. He worked road […]
Patricia Anne Scott, age 83, of Newberry, Michigan, formerly of Clio, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2020 in Newberry. She was born to Stephen Lamar Briggs and Dorothy Lucille (Mudge) Briggs of Davison. Patricia was a registered nurse. She loved cats and any stray that came to her […]
