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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be starting work on the M-129 bridge over the Munuscong River on Monday, April 19. The expect to be completed by October 29. The bridge is located on the border of Chippewa and Mackinac Counties. The work will include epoxy overlay, deck patching, […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The War Memorial Hospital (WMH) Board of Trustees took action on Friday, April 9, giving approval to move into a nonbinding letter of intent with MidMichigan Health. MidMichigan Health is a non-profit health system, headquartered in Midland, Michigan, covering a 23-county region with medical centers […]
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (April 10, 2021) – Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours is pleased to announce new changes for its 62nd season. Starting May 15, passengers can board the iconic yellow and blue tour boats for a 90-minute tour through the Soo Locks to enjoy highlights of the American […]
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – There’s definitely a pre-season buzz swirling around Mackinac Island this month. Construction projects are finishing up downtown, more supplies are being delivered by boat each day, and the list of businesses deciding when they’ll swing open their doors is growing. Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau has published its […]
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. – This past week Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) was approached by the Lake Carriers’ Association and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to collaborate on vaccinating crew members on the Great Lakes’ area ships. Since that proposal which was presented on Monday, CCHD staff will have vaccinated […]
ST. IGNACE, MI – An auction of 12 sections of the original steel grating from the Mackinac Bridge deck is allowing enthusiasts and admirers to take home a piece of history. The Mighty Mac connecting Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas is the fifth longest suspension bridge in the world. It opened to traffic […]
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services(MDHHS) notified Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) that the MDHHS Bureau ofLaboratories identified the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 in two Chippewa County residents. With the identification of a variant, additional measures must be put into place, including a 14-day quarantine […]
Sault Ste. Marie, MI – The War Memorial has installed bleeding control kits throughout the hospital and at offsite clinic locations. Each kit contains resources to stop or control bleeding such as tourniquets, trauma bandages, gauze, shears, an emergency blanket, and personal protective equipment. Stop the Bleed is a nationwide […]
A small fire got out of control and spread quickly Sunday afternoon on 10 MIle Road in Chippewa County’s Dafter Township. The 9-1-1 call came in around 3 O’clock indicating that the out of control fire was threatening a couple structures. Within an hour, a barn was destroyed and several […]
Rudyard Area Schools is excited to announce a big change to who we are! Over 80 years ago the district took on a Bulldog as the school mascot. In recent years there has been some debate if its time to retire the current mascot and embrace something that fits more […]