This last Thursday, in the early morning hours of 10-5-2023, 911 dispatched our single/Deputy car to a suicidal male. This occurred on Sugar Island, in a remote part of our county. A U.S.B.P. agent was available and volunteered to assist our deputy. Upon arrival the male was seen holding a […]
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Eagles stave off late comeback bid to edge Rapids
SUDBURY, Ont. – After skating out to a four-goal lead, the Soo Eagles had to withstand a resilient French River Rapids comeback bid before eventually prevailing 4-3 in Day 2 competition Wednesday at the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Showcase at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. The Eagles began the day’s […]
Sault XC Dominates in Gladstone
A near sweep of all the events, the Sault School cross country teams prevailed at the Farmhouse Invitational in Gladstone on Monday. The Sault teams had a first place finisher in four of the six races they competed in. The Varsity Boys won their 5K run, with a score of […]
Blue Devils Overtake Wildcats on the Road
The Sault High Varsity Football team improved to 5-2 overall, and 2-2 in the Big North Conference Friday night, beating Alpena 21-6 at Wildcat Stadium. In the first quarter, Ryver Ryckeghem had a 3 yard touchdown run to put the Blue Devils up on the board. Danny Denuccio-McShane had a successful […]
Soaring Eagles win again, in defeating Lumberjacks
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The surging Soo Eagles won their sixth straight game Sunday, and improved to 8-0-0-1 in their past nine outings, after taking down the Hearst Lumberjacks 5-2 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League match-up at Pullar Stadium. Exchanging early markers, each team connected once in the […]
Spaceport ban? Marquette Co residents ask board to change zoning
BIG BAY — Over 100 Big Bay residents are requesting a public hearing be held regarding a ban on spaceports in the township. Resident Phil Bakken made a request for a public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance petition, which was signed by 164 Powell Township citizens.The document was presented […]
Sault XC Dominates in Gladstone
A near sweep of all the events, the Sault School cross country teams prevailed at the Farmhouse Invitational in Gladstone on Monday. The Sault teams had a first place finisher in four of the six races they competed in. The Varsity Boys won their 5K run, with a score of […]
Soccer Seniors Recognized as Sault Takes on Oscoda
It was Senior Night at AJ Van Citters field, and the Sault High Blue Devils took on the Oscoda Owls. Seniors Rayce Rizzo (#2), Logan Orr (#4), Gavin Aikens (#31), Gregorio Serra (#17) and Julian Hohl (#7) were recognized at the start of the game. Noah Weber scored for the […]
I’m Totally Not Going To Cry
My name is Maverick, and I am a cat. This column is my very first writing job. I hope you’re not rolling your eyes because that would hurt me. As a cat, I have a lot of things to say. I hope you will love my new column. I am […]
Officer Involved Shooting in Missaukee County
MISSAUKEE COUNTY, MI. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at approximately 1:46 p.m. the NorthernMichigan Mutual Aid Task Force Emergency Response Team (ERT) was conducting a search warrant forthe arrest of a 41-year-old Lake City woman in Norwich Township. During the arrest, members of theERT were confronted by the woman, who […]