[Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan] – Four local credit unions are joining forces to bring financialliteracy to high school students in the Eastern Upper Peninsula this upcoming school year. U.P.State Credit Union, Soo Co-op Credit Union, Tahquamenon Area Credit Union, and DeTourDrummond Community Credit Union will be hosting free Financial Reality Fairs […]
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James Parker of Central Savings Bank is awarded the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Community Spirit Award
James Parker, Vice President of Central Savings Bank, has been awarded the 2024 Community Spirit Award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis). Since 2007, the annual award has honored individuals at one of FHLBank Indianapolis’ member institutions in Indiana and Michigan who show an outstanding dedication […]
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF DIAL-A-RIDE WITH SPECIAL FARE PROMOTION
Sault Ste. Marie, MI – August 20, 2024 – Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action (CLMCAA)proudly announces the 50th anniversary of its Dial-A-Ride service, one of Michigan’s oldest publictransportation systems. To commemorate this milestone, from September 1 through September 7,2024, Dial-A-Ride will offer fares for just fifty cents. “We are honored […]
DNR’s Eastern UP Citizens’ Advisory Council to meet in Mackinac County
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear updates on the state forest management plan public review process, approved 2024 deer regulations by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission and summer trail projects when the council meets Wednesday, Aug. 28 in St. Ignace. […]
Sault Ste Marie receives $500K grant to provide safety and security to the carbide dock area
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the recipients for the 2024 Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program that will invest $5 million toward maritime projects across Michigan. The five projects that were competitively selected will make strategic investments in Michigan’s maritime system to help strengthen the […]
Sen Peters to Visit the Soo Locks
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) will stop at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie on THURSDAY, August 8th at 2:30 PM during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Peters secured $450 million for the Soo Locks construction project in the Fiscal […]
14-Year-Old Drummond Island Boy Dies in Boating Accident
On 7-30-2024 at 0831 hrs Chippewa County Central Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to a boating accident/water rescue. It was reported the incident was between Drummond Island and Howard Island in Chippewa County. According to a source at the scene, a 14 yr old boy fell from a […]
New St. Ignace Mackinac Bridge Walk starting location announced for 2024
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – For the safety and convenience of participants who start from the St. Ignace side for the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk, the walk will begin from Bridge View Park on the west side of I-75 rather than at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) administration building. As most participants […]
14-year-old Drowns in Lake Superior
McMILLAN TWP., Mich. (WLUC) – The search is over for a missing 14-year-old after they went missing near Lake Superior State Campground Wednesday afternoon. The Michigan State Police said its dive team recovered the victim late Thursday afternoon. According to a press release from the Luce County Sheriff’s Office, the […]
Cloverland Electric Cooperative Awarded Grant for Electric Vehicle Chargers
Cloverland Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Manistique and St. Ignace, Michigan. This initiative is part of the broader effort to enhance Michigan’s electric vehicle […]












