Sault High Hall of Fame Spotlight – Tracy McDonald Holt

Our Hall of Fame weekend is right around the corner, and we are thrilled to begin highlighting this year’s incredible inductees! From local healthcare leadership to youth advocacy, Tracy McDonald Holt has dedicated her career to serving the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Her tireless work and community impact make her a […]

I-75 resurfacing in Cheboygan County starts Sept. 8

GAYLORD, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest nearly $4.3 million to resurface 8.5 miles of I-75 from north of Wolverine to M-68 at Indian River in Cheboygan County. Work is scheduled to begin September 9 and be completed by November 6, 2026 This work will require single-lane closures with […]

Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance to Host 2026 Annual Conference in Sault Ste. Marie

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance will bring artists, cultural organizations, community leaders, and advocates together in Sault Ste. Marie for its 2026 Annual Conference, September 25 and 26. This year’s conference will focus on volunteerism, community building, and the many ways arts and […]

Benson and James offer stances on Flock cameras as more jurisdictions vote to ‘de-Flock’

Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates both addressed a topic on Wednesday that’s quickly become the talk of small towns across the U.S. and viral social media comment sections alike: the nondescript black cameras owned by Flock Safety, Inc. that many Americans have become suspicious of as local policing embraces artificial intelligence. Flock […]

Mancelona Resident Arrested for Aggravated Child Sexually Abusive Activity

MANCELONA, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Joseph Alan-Anthony Lopata, 53 of Mancelona, for aggravated child sexually abusive activity, aggravated distributing/promoting of child sexually abusive activity, possession of child sexually abusive material, and using a […]

State Police Warn of Cell Phone Delivery Scam

Upper Peninsula, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is warning the public about a delivery scam targeting customers who have recently received legitimate cell phone or electronic device orders. Scammers contact customers and try to trick them into sending the devices to the scammer. A citizen recently contacted the MSP […]

906 Day is just a few days away!

From September 6–12, we’ll be celebrating the 906 and supporting the LSSU Campus and Community Partnership Fund, which helps support new projects with new partners that bring LSSU and the surrounding community closer together. This year, an anonymous donor has pledged to match up to $5,000 in gifts to the fund, and […]

MDARD, DNR expand “Don’t Move Firewood” campaign ahead of Labor Day weekend

The Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources are reminding consumers to not move firewood long distances this holiday weekend to help prevent the spread of invasive insects and plant diseases. The agencies are also working to expand access to certified invasive-free firewood. Firewood movement is one […]

State Rep. Brian BeGole standing up for concerned voices in non-citizen voting battle

State Rep. Brian BeGole and Michigan House Republicans are fighting to ensure voices throughout the state are heard. An Amicus brief was recently filed by Michigan House Republicans after the Board of State Canvassers denied a state constitutional amendment that would require Michigan voters to prove they are U.S. citizens […]

Sault Tribe Board May Delay Constitutional Vote — and One Director Wants Their Pay on the Line

SAULT STE. MARIE — Three months ago, the Sault Tribe Board of Directors unanimously agreed to let tribal members vote on fundamentally restructuring their government. Tonight, they’ll consider taking that decision back. And if they do, one director has an idea for demonstrating just how confident everybody is in the […]