SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. ­and Ontario – It’s been another successful summer for the resident peregrine falcons at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, with the pair of nesting raptors successfully raising three chicks this year. The Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) heard updates on the falcons, bridge operations, inspections […]

On May 19, 2025 at approximately 1409 hours, the St. Ignace Police Department, along with other Mackinac County area law enforcement, was informed that deputies from the Emmet County Sheriff’s Office were involved in a vehicle pursuit that was heading northbound across the Mackinac Bridge towards St. Ignace. The driver of […]

Schoolcraft County, Michigan – US-2 has reopened after a brief closure following a two-vehiclecrash. Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Manistique Outpost have concluded theirinvestigation into a two-vehicle crash that occurred on May 20, 2025, at approximately 4:30 pmnear the intersection of US-2 and County Road 432 in Doyle […]

NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $3 million to resurface about 7 miles of I-75 from M-123 to M-134 in Mackinac County. Work includes surface sealing, crack filling, cold milling, drainage and guardrail improvements, shoulder corrugations and pavement markings. This project includes a three-year pavement performance warranty. […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be evaluating traffic signals at two intersections this summer in the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County. The study will evaluate the safety and operational performance of the intersections. Starting at 10 a.m. June 3, the traffic signals at […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting beginning 5 p.m. on May 20 at Sault Kewadin Casino, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. “Membership Participation” will be held at 5 p.m. in person or by virtual attendance. […]

The 33rd annual National Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive was held on Saturday, May 10.NALC Carries retrieved 2,100 pounds of donated goods while United Way of the EUP worked with 9pantries to restock depleted shelves. The food insecurity rate in the Upper Peninsula is 14%, compared to 11.5% […]

LANSING, MICH. Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) Commander Capt. Kevin Sweeney is pleased to announce Mr. Mike Kasper, who serves as the Mackinac County Emergency Management Coordinator, as the 2024 Michigan Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) of the Year.  The PEM of the Year Award recognizes an […]

NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.5 million for bridge and roadway rebuilding on M-123 over Bissel Creek, Mackinac County. Work includes culvert replacement, scour countermeasures, drainage, shoulder widening, and guardrail work. Work on this project previously announced to begin May 12 will now begin Tuesday, May […]

Sault Sainte Marie – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps(FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Chippewa County.Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risksand potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify anyconcerns […]