SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. on July 6, at the Sault Kewadin Casino Grand Island Room, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need […]
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Sault Ste. Marie couple faces abuse charges after home deemed unfit for occupancy
SAULT STE. MARIE — Angela Lynn Bell and Larry Louis Bell were arrested Saturday by officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department on outstanding warrants. The arrests are connected to an incident on Sept. 11, 2025, when a Sault Ste. Marie residence was declared unsafe for human occupancy and […]
M-67 resurfacing project starts July 6 in Alger County
NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.1 million to resurface about 12 miles of M-67 from US-41 to M-94 in Alger County. Work includes paver-placed surface seal, asphalt cold milling, crack sealing, culvert replacement, tree removal, guardrail improvements, sidewalk ramps, aggregate shoulders, rumble strips and pavement markings. Drivers […]
Delta County Man Arrested and Arraigned on Felony Weapons, Many Other Charges
Delta County, Michigan. A 56-year-old Garden man has been arrested and arraigned on felony weapons, drug, and related charges after Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers seized dozens of firearms, ammunition, methamphetamine, and other evidence during the execution of search warrants. The MSP Manistique Outpost had learned of an individual who […]
Congratulations to the 58th class of MCOLES Academy graduates through LSSU!
After many months of rigorous training, these cadets have officially completed the program and are ready to begin serving their communities. Even more impressive, every member of this class secured employment before graduation, a testament to their dedication, professionalism, and preparedness. Academy instructors praised this cohort as one of their […]
M-123 resurfacing in Newberry starts July 6
NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.3 million to resurface M-123 in Newberry. The project will include cold milling, resurfacing, guardrail improvements and pavement markings. Drivers should expect single-lane closures with traffic regulators. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place during the project. Based on economic […]
Cheeseman Road in St. Ignace temporarily closed starting July 6 for I-75 bridge work
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – Cheeseman Road in St. Ignace, Mackinac County, will be temporarily closed for the safety of motorists starting Monday, July 6, during placement of overhead bridge beams and decking on the southbound I-75 overpass at Cheeseman Road. Traffic will be detoured to US-2. One lane will remain open in each […]
Mackinac Bridge Walk preparations under way for 2026
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – For the safety and convenience of all participants in the 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will again start the event from both ends of the bridge, in Bridge View Park in St. Ignace and the Jamet Street ramp in Mackinaw City. Starting the […]
International Bridge closing to vehicle trafficduring annual bridge walk Saturday, June 27
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during the annual International Bridge Walk on Saturday, June 27. The bridge will close to vehicle traffic at 8:45 a.m. and will reopen at approximately 10:45 a.m. More information on the annual […]
DNR to reduce public walk-in hours at Sault Ste. Marie Customer Service Center starting July 1
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced it will reduce in-person customer service operations at its Sault Ste. Marie Customer Service Center. Beginning Wednesday, July 1, the office will move from offering public walk-in hours five days a week (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to three […]













