SEATTLE, Washington – The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) honored the agencies in charge of two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border for the procurement and implementation of their innovative toll systems. The IBTTA presented the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (The […]
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Pilot Error Cause of 2021 Plane Crash
BEAVER ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — A pilot’s error during landing caused a 2021 plane crash that killed four people on a Michigan island, federal investigators concluded. The National Transportation Safety Board, which investigated the Nov. 13, 2021 crash on Beaver Island, said in a report released Thursday that the pilot […]
Former Harbor House building to be destroyed
The building located at the corner of Johnston St. and Portage Ave. in Sault Ste. Marie will be carefully deconstructed starting October 11th 2023. Any salvageable materials were previously removed. The lot with the building formerly known as the Harbor House was purchased in June 2023 by Famous Property Development LLC. […]
District Court Report: October 10, 2023
Erik WaldnerDomestic ViolenceFines and costs $96093 days, credit 15, balance held in abeyanceDo not leave the stateSign releasesNo alcohol productsNo alcohol, controlled substance, marijuana, THCNo new medical marijuana cardNo bars/taverns/casinosTest on demandNo weaponsNo contact victimAttend one 12 step meeting per weekAssessment and recommendationsComplete DV group Gregory GoikeOperate While Visibly ImpairedFines […]
Sheriff issues statement regarding police action with suicidal person
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 […]
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 […]