Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. (May 2, 2022) – Cloverland Cares, the non-profit foundation of Cloverland Electric Cooperative, is pleased to announce its spring 2022 scholarship recipients. Applicants were evaluated based on an essay, financial need, school involvement, community service and work experience, educational and career goals plus supporting letters of recommendation. […]
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Soo Locks Visitor Center opens for 2022 season
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening the Soo Locks Visitor Center in Canal Park at 10 a.m. May 8. Visitor Center hours for the month of May are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Visitor Center hours and days for […]
Revealing Hidden Historical Collections of the Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula Digital Network (UPLINK) will host a two-day public event at the community room of the Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Maria, Michigan, on June 10-11, 10am-4pm. The event will feature local historian and writer, Mikel Classen, on June 10 at 11am. Mr. Classen will give a […]
Bay Mills Health Center to be recognized by IHS
BAY MILLS — The Bay Mills Health Center Pandemic Response Team is being recognized for their efforts during the pandemic by the Indian Health Service. The team will be awarded the IHS Director’s Award award at ceremonies on Friday, June 10 in Bloomington, Minn. The award recognizes service “significantly advancing […]
Community Surrounds Pickford Community Library in Support
The community of the EUP has gathered in support of the new building renovations for the Pickford Community Library, a Superior District Library. Old Mission Bank generously presented the library with a $5,000 check in March. Karl’s Cuisine is sponsoring a large stromboli fundraiser that runs through May 5th (see […]
Olympian Abby Roque To Make Soo Return
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A historic homecoming is in store as Sault Ste. Marie born Abby Roque returns to the area this May for her first time since the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The United States Olympian will be in the Soo during the second weekend of May hosting a […]
Arlington – Fire Hall Parking Temporary Lot Closure
Sault Ste. Marie, MI — Effective Monday, May 2nd at 7am the parking lot will be closed and underconstruction until the end of June. In addition, there will be intermittent work on Arlington, Oaka, and North and South Court Streetsto complete the lighting and landscaping in these areas that were […]
Ready to Hit the Trails? Follow These Tips to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species
Michael Hindy – Three Shores CISMA Coordinator As the snow melts away, it’s time to put away our snowmobiles as we get ready for another favorite Yooper pastime: hitting the trails with our Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV). Did you know that while hitting the trails, you […]
LaBonte to Lead Next Generation of Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours
SAULT STE MARIE, MI — Famous Soo Locks Cruises, Inc. operating as Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours announces the succession of Scott LaBonte to General Manager in training for its 63rd season starting in May. LaBonte, formerly Fire Chief of Sault Ste. Marie, will combine his safety, management and community outreach […]
UP I-75 Sign and Guardrail Updates to Start April 19
Signs and guardrails on I-75 north of St. Ignace to south of Sault Ste. Marie in Mackinac and Chippewa Counties will be upgraded beginning next Monday, says the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). MDOT says their $3.3 million investment includes upgrades to about 57 miles of freeway signs, overhead sign […]