Chippewa County, Michigan. Authorities arrested a suspect after a break-in at DeTour Area Schools. The incident prompted school officials to cancel classes on October 1st. There is no known danger to the school, students, faculty, or the community. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m., troopers from the Michigan […]
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New Lock at the Soo Phase 3 reaches 50% complete milestone
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District announced a major milestone in the construction of the New Lock at the Soo, with Phase 3 of the project reaching 50% complete. The Corps of Engineers awarded the base contract July 1, 2022, to Kokosing Alberici Traylor […]
CCHD to Hold Annual Fall Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan – Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) will be hosting acommunity drive-through vaccine clinic on Friday, October 2nd in Sault Ste Marie to provideboth seasonal Flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The drive-through clinic will be held at the Sault SteMaire Fire Hall, located at 123 Ridge Street in […]
Two people injured in truck versus train crash in Mackinac County
Mackinac County, Michigan. Two people were injured Saturday morning in a crash involving a pickup truck and a train at a railroad crossing in Hudson Township. On September 26, 2026, at approximately 9:35 a.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post responded to a pickup truck versus […]
Cedarville Man Arrested for OWI Causing Injury Following Luce County Crash
Luce County, Michigan. – A Cedarville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated causingincapacitating injury early on Saturday, September 26, 2026, following a crash in Luce County.On September 26, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police(MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Post responded to a single vehicle crash […]
10 Troopers Graduate During Trooper Recruit School for Licensed Police Officers
LANSING, MICH. Michigan communities will soon benefit from the addition of 10 state troopers who graduated this afternoon from the 151st Trooper Recruit School, a recruit school for licensed police officers. During the ceremony in Lansing, Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan State Police (MSP),administered the Oath […]
Victim on Mackinac Island forced to ground, sexually assaulted while walking at night
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A woman walking alone at night on September 16 was forced to the ground and sexually assaulted, according to police. According to a news release from the Mackinac Island Police Department, Mackinac Island Police Officers responded to a report of a sexual assault at approximately […]
Book Ladder Gives Out One Thousandth Book
Chippewa County, MI –Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) is excited to announce the 1000th book handed out through the Book Ladder program. Book Ladder is a community-supported program that provides age-appropriate books for Chippewa County children during Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program visits. The Book Ladder program launched on August […]
Dafter Fire Department Receives Major Grant to Improve Equipment
Dafter, MI – The Dafter Township Fire Department is excited to announce that they have been awarded two highly competitive FEMA Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grants, totaling $490,780.94 in federal funding! $449,523.80 – New Tanker$41,257.14 – New Fire Hose & Nozzles NEW TANKER The new tanker will replace the current […]
One Driver Arrested Following Crash that Injured Four on Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac County, Michigan. – A serious two-vehicle crash on the Mackinac Bridge, reported earlier on EUP News, resulted in multiple injuries and the arrest of an individual for Reckless Driving Causing Serious Impairment of a Body Function, which is a felony offense. The bridge was temporarily closed while emergency personnel […]













