Local News

16-year-old Cheboygan girl reported missing

16–year-old Veronica Elise Strickland was reported missing on October 10, 2025. Strickland was last seen at her residence in Cheboygan County on October 9 at approximately 8:30 p.m. She left in an unknown direction and we currently do not have a clothing description. Strickland is a white female, 5’01” and […]

Soo Theatre is proud to present! LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre-goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the […]

Downtown Development Director terminated by Board

SAULT STE. MARIE— The city now without a Downtown Development Authority director after the DDA board fired him Thursday night. Jon De Roo was hired as the DDA director this past July.  Before that, the city was without a director for 18-months. Several members of the community spoke up in […]

Fire Causes Power Shutdown at LSSU

At approximately 5:45 pm on September 30th, 2025, the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Departmentresponded to a report of an automatic fire alarm on the campus of Lake Superior State University.Upon arrival it was determined that multiple buildings on campus had visible smoke with alarmactivation and active evacuation of occupied buildings. […]

Local Corrections Officer Academy Completion

Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Garrett Johnson recently completed a local corrections officer training academy held at Kirtland Community College. The four-week Local Corrections Officer Academy offers a comprehensive, interactive instruction program in various disciplines specific to Local Correction Officers. Training topics include custody and security, defensive tactics, first […]

A Man Walks Into the Police Station and asks for help…

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a male subject entered theSault Ste. Marie Police Department and asked for help. Sault Fire Ambulance respondedand transported the male to the hospital. Officers were granted a search warrant for the residence, and the conditions of the homedid not appear fit […]

Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Rate Updates

On October 1, the US cash rate will increase to $4.50 for a two axle auto.  With the rate increase and the Canadian equity adjustment, the Canadian cash rate for a two axle auto will be $6.30. With your discount IQ tag account, the rates will be as follows:       30 day […]