SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – The International Bridge Administration (IBA) is hosting three in-person public hearings to discuss proposed increases to toll rates on the Sault Ste. Marie International bridge between the U.S. and Canada. The public hearings will allow interested parties the opportunity to view potential changes and […]
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Child Marriage Ban Package Clears Senate With Minimal Opposition
Ending child marriage in Michigan moved one step closer to being a reality Thursday following bipartisan votes in the Senate on legislation that would update statute to prevent those under 18 from getting married. Seven of the 10 bills in the package passed the Senate by unanimous votes while three […]
District Court Report: June 22, 2023
David Lloyd Napp, Jr.Domestic ViolenceFines and costs $265365 days, credit 70, serve 112, balance held in abeyanceDo not leave state without permissionSign releasesNo alcohol, controlled substance, marijuana, THCNo bars/taverns/casinosNo alcohol productsTest on demandNo weaponsNo assaultive behaviorNo contact victimAssessment and recommendationsComplete DV group Douglas Dean BoyerOperate While IntoxicatedFines and costs $85093 […]
District Court Report: June 15, 2023
David William LongBreak & Enter Motor Vehicle < $200Fines and costs $1,272.7093 days suspended30 hours community service William Clayton ShaltzOperate-Unregistered VehicleFines and costs $24030 days suspended Ashley Lynn SmithAttempted Child Abuse-3rd DegreeFines and costs $1,535.00365 days, credit 1, serve 2, balance held in abeyanceDo not leave the stateSign releasesNo alcohol […]
Michigan’s new distracted driving law goes into effect June 30: Here’s what to know
Michigan’s distracted driving laws will change beginning June 30. Here’s what you need to know about new rules aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities on the state’s roadways: What is Michigan’s new distracted driving law?Beginning June 30, it will be prohibited in Michigan to use a cellphone while driving, unless […]
AG Charges U.P. Prison Staffers, Warden, Nurses Over Inmate Death
Eight former and current employees of the Alger Correctional Facility were charged today with felonies related to the in-custody death of former inmate Jonathan Lancaster, the Department of Attorney General announced. Four of those facing charges are registered nurses who attended to Lancaster before his death, two corrections officers present […]
City updates summer road construction plan
The Easterday Ave. Truck Route Reconstruction and Carbide Dock Port Reconstruction projects were both awarded respectively to Bacco Construction Company and Roen Salvage Company. Both projects are scheduled for completion in summer of 2024. Easterday work is being staged so that the roadway will be open during the winter. The […]
THE BRIDGE BUILDER
The following is one of my all-time favorite poems. Instead of a devotion this week, I am sharing this poem with you. It was written by Will Allen Dromgoole, around 1900. Will Allen Dromgoole is a woman better known as “Miss Will.” This poem will make you think. THE BRIDGE […]
Abbie Laajala Promoted to Associate Athletic Director
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Abbie Laajala has been promoted to Associate Athletic Director after spending the previous two years serving as the Assistant Athletic Director of External Relations as well as the Senior Woman Administrator in the Lake Superior State (LSSU) Athletic Department, as announced by LSSU Athletic Director, Dr. Dave Diles, […]
CSB holds 12th Road to Recovery Burger Bash Fundraiser
This past Wednesday, June 14 th , Central Savings Bank held its 12 th Annual Road to Recovery Burger Bash. The Directors, Officers and staff, along with staff from MyMichigan Health Center Sault, came togetherto serve over 500 hamburgers and about 100 hot dogs with chips, cookies, bottle water and […]