On 9-20-2020 in the evening hours a man drove into a Chippewa County gas station and was acting very suspicious. The man entered the gas station a few times and was standing at the cash register as the clerks were processing some of the cash behind the counter. The man […]
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TRI-Dent cracks local drug trade with 3 arrests
Law Enforcement had received multiple complaints of a local Helen St residence involving possible drug trafficking. Trident found that Methamphetamine was being distributed out of that residence. After Trident made several controlled purchases of Meth a search warrant was conducted on the Helen St residence on 9-21-2020. On 9-21-2020 the […]
Bay Mills plans to open Northern Light Cannabis Company this fall
BAY MILLS — Bay Mills Indian Community, known as the tribe that paved the way for tribal gaming in the Michigan, will now take the lead in the tribally-owned recreational marijuana market. Later this fall, BMIC will open their first retail marijuana facility — Northern Light Cannabis Company. The 100 […]
Lake Superior State University’s Fisheries and Wildlife Club Again Named Outstanding Student Subunit by American Fisheries Society
Sault Ste. Marie, MI — For the fourth time in 15 years, Lake Superior State University’s Fisheries and Wildlife Club earned the Outstanding Student Subunit Award from the American Fisheries Society (AFS). LSSU was singled out for top honors from among approximately 80 collegiate counterparts in North America. “The award […]
St Ignace Chief of Police cleared of criminal charges
ST. IGNACE, MICH. – On May 28, 2020, a complaint against St. Ignace Chief of Police Tony Brown was brought to the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post. The complaint alleged that the police chief had potentially committed a crime while on-duty by manipulating a complaint that negatively affected […]
Chippewa County Sheriff sets up a law enforcement mental health donation fund.
The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office has set up a fund to help our local Law Enforcement with their Mental Health.The fund will help pay for Mental Health training and costs associated with those Deputy Sheriff’s who reach out for help. In September of 2019 Blue Help came to Chippewa County […]
Second possible COVID-19 exposure site identified in Chippewa County
CHIPPEWA County, Michigan – Through contact tracing, Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) has determined the following location is a possible exposure site for COVID-19: ■ Dondee Lanes Bowling Alley, Sault Ste. Marie, MichiganSeptember 14, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. CCHD is recommending if you were at this location during […]
W. Easterday Ave Milling & Resurfacing
Hyde Street to Industrial Park Drive Temporary Traffic Disruption Sault Ste. Marie, MI — On Monday, September 21, 2020, roadway resurfacing activity will commence on W. Easterday Avenue; Hyde Street to Industrial Drive. This work is expected to take approximately three (3) weeks to complete during which time there will […]
Girl Scouts Adapt to New Reality with New Opportunities
Back-to-school throughout the state looks different for students and families and so does Girl Scouts. School districts throughout the state have made a variety of decisions about how instruction is taking place this fall from all online to hybrid to full in-person instruction and Girl Scouts has adapted similarly. Regional […]
U.S.-Canada Border Shutdown Likely to Extend Through November, Ottawa Cool to More Exemptions
WASHINGTON/OTTAWA (Reuters) – The United States and Canada are likely to extend border restrictions until at least the end of November as coronavirus cases spike in some states, according to well-placed Washington and Ottawa sources. The sources also said Canadian officials were showing little enthusiasm for suggestions from U.S. authorities […]