CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — Investigators are looking into the cause of two house fires in Sault Ste. Marie. Sault fire responded to two separate consecutive fires Saturday. Crews were clearing the first fire on Johnston Street when they were called to the second fire on Sherman Park Drive. We’re […]
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Blue Devil Wrestling Starts Out Strong
The Sault High Varsity Blue Devils wrestling team opened their season with a pair of Straits Area Conference duals in Cheboygan on Wednesday night. The Blue Devils took on the Cheboygan Chiefs first, with Caleb Klier (144) starting the dual off right by pinning Jason Peacock (1:36), followed by a […]
Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Achievement Scholarship Lowered the Cost of College for More Than 25,400 Students This Semester
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Achievement Scholarship is lowering the cost of community, private, and public college by $2,093 on average for the fall semester for more than 25,400 students. With more than $53 million in scholarships distributed, tens of thousands more young people are pursuing their dreams, ensuring that they can ‘make it’ in Michigan. “The Michigan Achievement Scholarship has lowered the cost […]
PSC Approves Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Permit
Enbridge Energy took a critical step toward approval to build the proposed Line 5 Tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac and the relocation of its aging pipeline, obtaining approval this afternoon from the Public Service Commission for its application for the controversial project. In a 2-0 vote, commissioners provided the […]
State Employees Could See 5% Pay Bump
State employees could be getting a raise under tentative agreements negotiated between state employee unions and the Office of the State Employer. Tentative agreements would increase base pay by 5 percent for fiscal year 2025, which begins October 1, 2024. The agreement also includes a ratification bonus of $2,250 for […]
District Court Report: December 6, 2023
Travis LunaFail to Stop After CollisionFines and costs $17590 days, serve 5, balance suspended Bryan CaseyOperate While Visibly ImpairedFines and costs $85093 days, credit 1, balance suspended80 hours community service Matthew PaymentOperate While IntoxicatedFines and costs $133093 days, credit 1, serve 5, balance held in abeyance Christopher Neil O HamillDomestic […]
MacArthur Lock closing for seasonal repair, maintenance
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Soo Locks’ MacArthur Lock will close for the Navigation Season 7 a.m. Dec. 17, 2023, through April 24, 2024, to perform dam safety inspections and routine maintenance. The Poe Lock will remain open until Jan. 15, 2024, or until commercial traffic ceases, whichever occurs first. […]
Promises made, how many kept? Comparing Whitmer’s speeches to results
When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stood at the rostrum of the Michigan House of Representatives for her State of the State address, she did so for the first time alongside members of her own party. This year was Michigan’s first in decades with united Democratic government: a liberal governor plus majorities […]
Szabo strikes twice as Eagles down Vikings
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Soo Eagles got two goals, including the game-winner, from Dylan Szabo to help send them on their way to a 6-2 victory over the Elliot Lake Vikings Saturday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League meeting at Pullar Stadium. The visiting Vikings struck first […]
Blue Devils Wrestlers Prepare for Season
The Sault High Blue Devils Wrestling Team is gearing up for another successful season. Thanks to combined team fundraising efforts and significant donor support from the Sault High Athletic Booster Club and the Ausdemore family, the high school team along with the Sault City Youth Wrestling team, has a new space […]