Chippewa County has three fewer predators following sentences handed out by Judge James Lambros of the 50th Circuit Court. William David Brice II, 44, from Sault Ste. Marie, previously plead guilty to three counts of Child Sexually Abusive Activity. He was sentenced on March 14, 2023 to 20 years in […]
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MDOT to rebuild Ashmun St in Sault Ste Marie
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT, is investing about $1.1 million to resurface .36 miles of I-75 Business Spur (BS) (Ashmun Street) in the city of Sault Ste. Marie. The work will include asphalt milling and resurfacing, asphalt overlays, brick paver crosswalk removal, drainage structure repairs, concrete curb […]
Want to know what’s happening with road improvements this summer? City updates public
The City of Sault Ste Marie wants to update the public on road construction and improvement projects scheduled for this coming summer. The Easterday Ave. Truck Route Reconstruction and Carbide Dock Port Reconstruction projects Both awarded respectively to Bacco Construction Company and Roen Salvage Company. Affected property owners have received […]
Soo Locks to open March 25 for 2023 shipping season
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, Soo Project Office will open the Poe Lock, 12:01 a.m., March 25, marking the 2023 Great Lakes shipping season start. The operating season is fixed by federal regulation and driven in part by the feasibility of vessels operating in […]
BMCC signs new articulation agreement with LSSU
BAY MILLS — Earlier this month, Bay Mills Community College signed an articulation agreement with Lake Superior State University in an effort to assist those seeking a degree in nursing. The agreement will give graduates of BMCC’s associate in health science program one additional point on their application for nursing […]
Police Chief Bierling and Fire Chief Miller issue joint statement on fatal Shallows fire
At approximately 7:37am on March 14th, 2023, the Sault Ste. Marie Fire and Police Departments responded to a report of structure fire at 3607 Shallows Beach Avenue within the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Upon arrival, a home, fully involved with fire and smoke products was found by police and […]
Fatal Fire this morning in Shallows area of Sault
At approximately 7:37 this morning, the Sault Ste. Marie Fire and Police Departments responded to a structure fire at 3607 Shallows Beach Avenue within the City of Sault Ste. Marie. The fire has been extinguished and there is no threat to public safety. The fire was fatal and is currently […]
Reminder: Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Prox toll cards phasing out after March 31
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – Commercial customers at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge can act now to smooth their border crossing before the bridge begins phasing out its Prox toll cards starting March 31. Commercial accounts will no longer be able to use Prox commercial cards after March […]
It’s that time to Spring Forward!
Yes, it’s that time of year we both love and hate. We love it because we know that Spring is near. We hate it because, again, we have to lose an hour worth of sleep and spend another week getting used to the time change. It’s Saturday. Technically, you don’t […]
2023 Cloverland Electric Director Candidate Profiles – In Their Own Words
Cloverland Electric Cooperative announces the candidates eligible for election to its board of directors. One candidate may be elected in each membership district. Candidates are presented by membership district in alphabetical order. Ballots will be mailed in May. District A – unopposed District B District C ================================================================= William LaLondeDistrict A […]