Local News

M-28 crash claims life of Newberry woman

NEWBERRY, MICH. Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Sault Ste. Marie Post are investigating a traffic crash in Luce County that took the life of a Newberry resident. On Thursday, September 23 at approximately 1:30pm, Nancy Whalen, 75 years old of Newberry, entered the intersection of M28 and County Rd […]

Upcoming Events in October at Bayliss Public Library

(Sault Ste. Marie, MI) – Preschool Storytimes are continuing through the month. For more information or to sign up, call or consult the circulation desk. Every Tuesday at 2PM, the library screens films for their Movie Matinee program. Film selections can be viewed inside the library. Be advised that not […]

WMH Experiencing Increased Patient Volumes

Sault Sainte Marie, MI – War Memorial Hospital is currently experiencing an increase in patient volumes. “At this time, we are over capacity” said Dr. Kyle Raycraft, Medical Director of WMH Emergency Department. “This means there could be a prolonged wait time in the Emergency Department, as there is a shortage […]

Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist Statement on Swearing in of Assistant Secretary of the Interior Bryan Newland

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist issued the following statement after Bryan Newland, a citizen and former President of the Bay Mills Indian Community and a proud Michigander, was formally sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs.  “Michiganders are so proud of Bryan Newland for being formally sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “Assistant Secretary Newland is exceptionally […]

War Memorial Hospital Restricts Visitors

Sault Ste. Marie, MI – War Memorial Hospital will begin enforcing visitor restrictions on Wednesday, September 8 at 7:00 pm. All hospital properties, except Long Term Care, will be closed to visitors. The visitor restrictions are a result of an increase in Chippewa County’s COVID-19 positivity rate. Exceptions to the visitor […]