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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 […]

CCHD to Hold Annual Fall Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic

Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan – Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) will be providingboth seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines on Lake Superior State University’s campus in SaultSte Marie on Friday, September 26 th . The drive-through vaccine clinic will operate from 10am to2pm in the parking lot at the Norris Center, […]

Stolen Car Suspect Leads Local Police on 120+ mph Chase

On 9/19/2025, Central Dispatch advised all units that a vehicle had just been reported stolen from Sault Ste Marie, MI. Sault Ste. Marie PD was handling the initial investigation. A description was given, including the registration plate. Further information was that the driver was a suspect for a strong-arm robbery and […]

Annual Walk for Warmth Event Set For October 4th

Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action Agency (CLMCAA) is proud toannounce its annual Walk for Warmth event, set to take place on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. Thisyear’s event is generously sponsored by Albert Heating & Cooling, Inc., with support from localcommunity members and businesses. The Walk […]

M-48 detour lifted in Chippewa County

NEWBERRY, Mich. – The detour of the M-48 overpass project at I-75 near Rudyard in Chippewa County has been lifted and the bridge is now open to traffic. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invested about $5 million to repair the second of two M-48 overpasses over I-75 this summer. Work included deck overlays; deck, substructure and […]

MSP Find Lost Survival Challenge Contestant in Pigeon River

On September 6, Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Post responded to the Pigeon River State Forest to assist the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office in locating a 36-year-old woman missing from California. The woman was a contestant in a YouTube survival challenge and had become lost the previous […]

MSP Rescue Man in Traverse City After He Walks Into Lake

Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Traverse City Post responded to Voice Road in Kingsley for a 54-year-old man who was experiencing a mental crisis and attempting to walk into traffic. Upon arrival, troopers quickly established rapport with the man, who voluntarily agreed to be transported to Munson Medical […]