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Alpena Man Arrested for Distributing Sexually Explicit Matter to a Minor
ALPENA, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Jacob Robert Hanna, 25 of Alpena, for distributing sexually explicit matter to a minor and using a computer to commit a crime. Hanna was arrested following an investigation which […]
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Alanson Man Arrested for Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material
ALANSON, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Steven Randall Maki, 34 of Alanson, foraggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, possession of child sexually abusive material,and using a computer to commit a crime. Maki was arrested […]
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LSSU’s Grace Bradford breaks 41-year-old rebounding record
SAULT STE. MARIE – Lake Superior State University senior Grace Bradford broke a 41-year-old career rebounding record earlier this month during a road game against Michigan Tech. The Glen Lake native has just two games remaining in her collegiate career. Bradford, a four-year starter for the Lakers, has recorded more […]
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Lake Superior State University planning $10 million in campus upgrades
SAULT STE. MARIE — Lake Superior State University is investing more than $10 million in multi-phase campus infrastructure improvements aimed at updating facilities, enhancing campus spaces and improving safety for students, faculty and visitors. The university said the work will use significant new donor support. Projects include major roof repairs, repairs to […]
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Sault Wrestlers Win Big at Atlanta and Big Rapids
Last weekend Sault Youth Wrestlers traveled to Atlanta and Big Rapids.AtlantaEldred, Alessa 1 2 3rdHering, Braedyn 1 1 2ndHudson, Julian 3 0 1stKlier, Joshua 3 0 1stKlozotsky, Talia 1 1 2ndLaitinen, Danny 3 0 1stLehmkuhle, Bryson 2 0 1stPaquin, Colton 2 1 3rdParr, Elijah 2 0 1stSweet, Beckham 1 2 […]
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Gold leads Eagles over Paper Kings
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A pair of early Samuel Gold goals, and a later assist, helped propel the Soo Eagles to an eventual 7-3 victory over the Espanola Paper Kings Saturday in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action at Pullar Stadium. It was the Eagles who picked up the lone […]
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USA wins Olympic women’s hockey gold over Canada
MILAN — With the Americans having pulled their goalie and in desperation mode — just two minutes from losing the gold medal to arch-rival Canada — Hilary Knight came to the rescue. Knight redirected a Laila Edwards rocket from the point past Canadian goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens, sending red-white-and-blue-clad fans in […]
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Farnquist Sentenced to 2 1/2 to 15 Years for Impersonating a Police Officer
Kevin Wade Farnquist was sentenced this morning in the 50th Circuit Court by Judge James Lambros.Farnquist was found guilty on December 10, 2025, of Impersonating a Police Officer to commit a crime under MCL 750.215(3). He was also be sentenced as a habitual 4th offender. Pursuant to Farnquist’s Michigan Sentence […]
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Mackinac Bridge Authority mourns the passing of former chairman Bill Gnodtke
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – Reflecting on his many years of service and stewardship of the Mighty Mac, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) is mourning the Feb. 16 death of longtime former Chairman William H. Gnodtke. “Bill’s love and devotion for the Mackinac Bridge was second to none, and I had the privilege […]
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Points of Historic Interest
In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part thirty-four of a continuing series about the history of Sault Ste. Marie and the area in its early years. I have left punctuation and grammar intact. – Laurie Davis Points of Historic Interest […]
Local News
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Lake Superior State University planning $10 million in campus upgrades
February 25, 2026SAULT STE. MARIE — Lake Superior State University is investing more than $10 million in multi-phase campus infrastructure [...] -
Farnquist Sentenced to 2 1/2 to 15 Years for Impersonating a Police Officer
February 19, 2026Kevin Wade Farnquist was sentenced this morning in the 50th Circuit Court by Judge James Lambros.Farnquist was found guilty on [...] -
Mackinac Bridge Authority mourns the passing of former chairman Bill Gnodtke
February 19, 2026ST. IGNACE, Mich. – Reflecting on his many years of service and stewardship of the Mighty Mac, the Mackinac Bridge [...]
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Michigan News
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Alpena Man Arrested for Distributing Sexually Explicit Matter to a Minor
February 25, 2026ALPENA, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren (ICAC) Task Force is [...] -
Alanson Man Arrested for Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material
February 25, 2026ALANSON, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren (ICAC) Task Force is [...] -
Saranac Man Charged in Fatal Crash
February 14, 2026OTSEGO COUNTY, MI: On September 20, 2025, at approximately 1:20 p.m., troopers from the MichiganState Police (MSP) Gaylord Post [...]
- Rogers City Man Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct
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National News
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Trump Threatens to Block Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge
February 14, 2026A multibillion international border crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, on the cusp of opening after a 20-year saga [...] -
NBA legend Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier arrested as part of FBI gambling probe
October 23, 2025Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA guard and coach Damon Jones were [...] -
I hope Democrats learn from this shutdown. But we know that they won’t.
October 17, 2025In the third week of the government shutdown, both sides are fully in the midst of playing the blame game, trying to convince [...]
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Sports
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LSSU’s Grace Bradford breaks 41-year-old rebounding record
February 25, 2026SAULT STE. MARIE – Lake Superior State University senior Grace Bradford broke a 41-year-old career rebounding record [...] -
Sault Wrestlers Win Big at Atlanta and Big Rapids
February 25, 2026Last weekend Sault Youth Wrestlers traveled to Atlanta and Big Rapids.AtlantaEldred, Alessa 1 2 3rdHering, Braedyn 1 1 2ndHudson, [...] -
Gold leads Eagles over Paper Kings
February 22, 2026SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A pair of early Samuel Gold goals, and a later assist, helped propel the Soo Eagles to an [...]
- USA wins Olympic women’s hockey gold over Canada
- Sault Wrestlers Excel at Grayling, Grand Ledge Meets
- Thunderbirds shutout Eagles
North Of The Border
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Here’s how the experts see World Series Game 6 shaking out and what the Blue Jays need to do to win
October 31, 2025After a historic pitching performance from rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 5, and an offense that backed him up with six runs, the [...] -
One Charged with Sexual Assault, Forcible Confinement
October 10, 2025On October 9, 2025, detectives with Investigation Services charged 40-year-old Derek Morgan with sexual assault and forcible [...] -
Canada’s Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister
January 6, 2025TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power, bowing [...]
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