US-2 resurfacing project in Mackinac County starts July 17

NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.8 million to resurface about 6 miles of US-2 from Brevort Lake Road to Martin Lake Road, in Mackinac County. Work includes resurfacing, crack filling, rumble strips, shoulder repair and aggregate, guardrail work, roadside park improvements, and pavement markings. This project […]

International Bridge Administration Asks for Motorcyclists Assistance in Survey

M-123 project in Chippewa and Luce counties starts July 15

NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $4.2 million to resurface about 19 miles of M-123 from Luce County Road 500 to Paradise, in Luce and Chippewa counties. Work includes milling and resurfacing, surface sealing, crack sealing, culvert replacement, signing, aggregate shoulders, and pavement markings. This project includes […]

Study shows Mackinac Bridge operation, events contribute $193 million in economic output statewide

ST. IGNACE, Mich. – The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today accepted an economic impact study showing that the bridge’s operation, tourism and events contributed $193 million annually to the state’s economy in direct, indirect and induced spending, supporting 1,449 jobs. The study, performed under a contract with Public Sector Consultants, found […]

Cadillac Man Arrested for Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material

Wexford County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, InternetCrimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Michael DaleKoschmider, 41 of Cadillac, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material andusing a computer to commit a crime. Koschmider was arrested following an investigation requested by […]

Beginning of the 20th Century

In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part twenty-six 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 Mr. Fowle, chairman of […]

Fatal Side x Side Accident in Kalkaska County

Kalkaska County, Michigan. On July 4, 2025, at approximately 2:00 am, troopers from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post responded to a fatal crash involving a side-by-side ATV on private property located on Inman Road in Springfield Township, KalkaskaCounty. Preliminary investigation indicates the off-road vehicle rolled over while carrying […]

Father and Son Drown in Cheboygan County

Cheboygan, MI – July 5, 2025 – The Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office reports a tragic double drowning that occurred on Burt Lake near Maple Bay Campground, Burt Township. At approximately 3:21 p.m., Deputies responded to a distress call reporting two individuals in distress in the water. Witnesses on the scene […]

Attempted Murder Fugitive Arrested in Kalkaska

EXCELSIOR TWP., KALKASKA COUNTY, MI. On June 26, the Traverse Narcotics Team (TNT) was contacted by Muskegon area detectives who were looking to arrest a fugitive who had a valid warrant for Assault with the Intent to Murder. Detectives had reason to believe the 18-year-old man from Muskegon was in […]

Celebrate safely: Prevent wildfires this Independence Day

As you plan for a fun-filled Fourth of July holiday, whether it includes fireworks, camping, off-roading or simply tackling projects around the yard, don’t forget to take precautions to prevent wildfires. “Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people,” said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist with the Michigan Department […]