Three weeks ago today folks who live in Chippewa County paid their final respects to Charlie Brown, an outstanding and much appreciated member of the community. He was one of those fellows who was easy to like from the first hello and handshake. Although he was a successful owner of […]
Other News
85 Year Old Local Man Sentenced to 15 Years for CSC Crimes
Joseph Aloysius Nolan JR, age 85 of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, previously plead guiltyto three felony counts including one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree (a15-year felony) and two additional counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fourth Degree. Hewas sentenced today, July 2, 2024, by the […]
International Bridge Walk Cancelled
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – The annual International Bridge Walk scheduled for today, Saturday, June 29, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Organizers will consider alternatives for this year’s event and provide updates on social media soon. For more information, check www.facebook.com/ssmbridgewalk.
International Bridge Closing to Vehicle Traffic During Annual Bridge Walk Saturday
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during the annual International Bridge Walk Saturday, June 29. The bridge will close to vehicle traffic at 8:45 a.m. and will reopen at approximately 10:45 a.m. This year’s walk will stage from […]
Sault MNA Nurses Ratify New Contract
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault on Tuesday voted to ratify a new contract that will help recruit and retain the RNs needed to take care of the community now and into the future. “We’re proud of our solidarity and strength as a union that made […]
No Body Water Contact for Sugar Island Twp Park and Brimley State Park
Due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria detected in samples collected Monday, June 24, 2024, the Chippewa County Health Department has issued a No Body Contact Advisory for Sugar Island Township Park, on the north shore of Sugar Island and the Brimley State Park People are advised to avoid […]
Osborn Competes in GLASA Great Lakes Games
Sault High’s incoming senior Johnny Osborn recently competed in the multi day adaptive sports event put on by the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association in partnership with The Hartford. GLASA is a nonprofit organization based out of Lake Forest, IL, that serves participants ages three and up. Athletes have primary […]
Blue Devils Participate in U.P. Football All-Star Game
Recent graduates of Sault High, and Blue Devil football alumni, Evan Arbic, Kaydin Lujan and Ryan TenEyck had one last chance to put on their Blue Devils helmets last week. The former teammates were selected to play in the U.P. Football All-Star Game in the Superior Dome on Northern Michigan […]
19th Century Sault Sainte Marie
In 1923, Stanley Newton published, “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” It’s a great read. From time to time, I’ll share some of what was written. I found it quite interesting, and I hope you will too. – Laurie Davis In the year, 1800 the value of […]
State Police Investigate Serious Injury Crash in Traverse City
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI. On June 22 at approximately 12:15 a.m., troopers from the MichiganState Police (MSP) Traverse City Post were in the area of Cass Road north of Dendrinos Drive in Garfield Township, when they observed a damaged electrical pole and a vehicle on its side with the engine […]













