Chippewa County, Michigan. A Sault Ste. Marie man has been arraigned on felony charges ofPossession of Methamphetamine and a misdemeanor traffic charge following his arrest on June14, 2025. On June 14, 2025, at approximately 4:03 pm, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP)Sault Ste. Marie Post observed a vehicle with […]
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Remaining Phase 3 options awarded for New Lock at the Soo
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District’s New Lock at the Soo project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, awards a total of $95.3 million for remaining Phase 3 options to Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC (KAT) of Westerville, Ohio. The remaining Phase 3 options include Option 4: […]
Appeals Court Upholds Local Conviction
A Prosecutor’s fight for victims and justice doesn’t always end after a defendant’s conviction. On August 11, 2022, Arthur Laundry Jr. was found guilty by a jury of his peers to criminal sexual conduct in the 3rd degree and criminal sexual conduct in the 4th degree. He was sentenced by […]
Corps of Engineers Commit to On-Time Completion of Soo Lock
WASHINGTON, DC – During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) secured a commitment from key U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials to prioritize the timely completion of the ongoing Soo Locks construction project. In his questioning, Peters emphasized the […]
NO BODY CONTACT ADVISORY FOR 4 MILE BEACH
Due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria detected in samples collected Tuesday, June 10, 2025, theChippewa County Health Department has issued a No Body Contact Advisory for 4 Mile Beach,southeast of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan People are advised to avoid body contact with the waters at 4 Mile Beach. […]
Corps of Engineers evaluating alternatives to address impacts from obelisk to burial site at the Soo Locks
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District released the Obelisk Alternatives Analysis Report for a 30-day public review on June 9, 2025.The analysis addresses the cultural effects of removing the obelisk from a burial site, determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as a […]
LITTLE SAILORS DAY – Kids Ride Free
Kids Ride Free! Calling all aspiring Little Sailors! �� On June 28, 2025, kids ride free andembark on an unforgettable adventure at the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours. Dive into a daypacked with fun and educational activities, where you’ll learn the ropes of working on a GreatLakes vessel, master essential […]
MSP Identifies Individuals Who Made Threats to Marquette Culver’s
Marquette County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post has identifiedthe individuals responsible for the alleged threats made against the Marquette Culver’syesterday, June 8, 2025. A group of four juveniles had made alleged threats against theMarquette Culver’s by calling and making vague threats to shoot the restaurant. Currently, thereis […]
MSP Pulls Man off Freighter in Soo Locks and charges him with CSC
Chippewa County, Michigan. – A subject wanted on an eight-count felony warrant for criminalsexual conduct was taken into custody today at the Soo Locks. The arrest of this subject wasunrelated to the closure of the locks today, June 4, 2025. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post initiated an investigation […]
Fatal Crash in Delta County
TDelta County, Michigan. – On June 1, 2025, at approximately 10:12 am, troopers from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Gladstone Post responded to a fatal traffic crash in EnsignTownship, Delta County. The preliminary investigation has revealed that a vehicle traveling southbound on County 513 TRoad near Twin Springs Park 20.5 Lane […]













