Local News

EUPTA Operations/Covid-19

Effective 3/22/20 the following schedules will go into effect for Drummond Island, Sugar Island and Neebish Island. Drummond Island:Leave Drummond Island – 6:10 a.m., 7:10 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 1:10 p.m., 3:10 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 8:10 p.m. and 10:10 p.m. Leaving Detour- 6:40 a.m., 7:40 […]

Police Chief Warns Against Virus Related Frauds & Scams

The COVID-19 virus pandemic is beginning to stretch the resources of volunteer organizations thin. One such group is the American Red Cross. While the Red Cross is asking for people to step up and donate blood; unfortunately, there are some out there that are using this emergency to perpetrate scams.  […]

Mackinac Bridge going “cashless” due to COVID-19

In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will not accept cash transactions starting March 21. Until further notice, Mackinac Bridge customers will need to pay with a […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — In a continued effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19), Kewadin Casinos will be temporarily closing all five Kewadin Casinos, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Kewadin Casinos has been closely monitoring the situation and made adjustments as needed including the postponement of events and […]

Pickford Fire Destroys Barn, Kills Hogs

(9and10News) – An early morning fire destroyed a barn that housed dozens of hogs. The owners say the fire started just after 5 a.m. on Friday South of Pickford on East M-48. Four fire departments responded but were unable to save the hogs or barn. They cleared the scene just after […]

Cloverland Outage Alerts and Updates

OUTAGE ALERT (Friday, March 13, 12:54 p.m.): We currently have about 500 services affected by outages due to high winds and trees on the line. Crews are on site on Sugar Island and Whitefish township. Thank you for your patience as our crews work to restore power safely.  *** Outage […]