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UPDATE: Man captured after escaping custody from SSM Police

UPDATE: ——————— Sault Ste Marie, MI Police Chief  John Riley reports that shortly before 10 am Sunday the suspect, Douglas John Malloy was recovered and is, again, in custody. ORIGINAL STORY: —————– On Sunday, 5/10/20, Douglas John Malloy escaped the custody of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department. Malloy was […]

Chippewa County United Way Awarded Funds Through FEMA

CHIPPEWA COUNTY – CHIPPEWA COUNTY has been chosen to receive $19,936 for Phase 37 and an additional $28,423 for the CARES program to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland […]

Lake Superior State Announces Early Start to Fall 2020 Semester

Lake Superior State University announced today that in addition to planning for face-to-face instruction for Fall 2020 they are also adjusting the academic calendar. Instead of beginning classes on August 24th, instruction will commence on Monday, August 10th and the semester will conclude prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. As the […]

Soo Locks Engineers Day cancelled for 2020

2020 Engineers Day activities at the Soo Locks have been cancelled to protect the public, Detroit District personnel and our ability to carry out both our Hydropower and Navigation missions. The event was originally planned for June 26, 2020. The next Engineers Day event is scheduled to occur on June […]

Tan-A Hoffman Region 1 Teacher Of The Year!

Today we have wonderful news to share with you. Our 2nd grade teacher, Ms. Tan-A Hoffman, has been named the Regional Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Department of Education. Ms. Hoffman has done a remarkable job supporting her students, colleagues, and teachers across the nation. She has been […]