From its start in 1977, Save A Lot contended with grocery competitors by promising low-priced, high-quality food. The value food company was the “fastest-growing retail chain behind Walmart” by 2004 with over 1,000 stores across the country, primarily in low-income areas. Today, consumers nationwide rely on Save A Lot to stock their homes with […]
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Personal injury crash temporarily closes Mackinac Bridge
On Friday, January 07, 2022 at approximately 10:40 AM the Mackinaw City Police Department investigated a traffic crash on the Mackinac Bridge. A vehicle, driven by Scott Bartholomew of Fenton, Michigan along with a passenger was northbound on the Mackinac Bridge when he lost control of his vehicle and crossed […]
Chatfield Accused Of Sexual Assault
Former House Speaker Lee Chatfield is being accused of sexual assault, an attorney for the accuser confirmed this evening. The Lansing City Pulse first reported the accusations. Jamie White, a Lansing attorney representing the accuser, confirmed that a criminal complaint was filed with the Lansing Police Department containing allegations of sexual […]
WMH Experiencing Increased Patient Volumes
Sault Sainte Marie, MI – War Memorial Hospital is currently experiencing a steady increase in patient volumes. “At this time, we are at capacity and so are many hospitals across the State” said Marla Bunker, CNO/COO War Memorial Hospital. The War Memorial Emergency Department will continue to see and evaluate patients, […]
Djokovic in limbo as he fights deportation from Australia
Locked in a dispute over his COVID-19 vaccination status, Novak Djokovic was confined to an immigration detention hotel in Australia on Thursday as the No. 1 men’s tennis player in the world awaited a court ruling on whether he can compete in the Australian Open later this month. Djokovic, a […]
BREAKING NEWS: Aaron Payment not voted out, but censured as Sault Tribe Chairperson
After initially being informed by the Facebook page of Aaron Payment, Chairperson of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, that he had been voted out as Chairperson by the Board, addition information has arisen indicating that, in fact, Mr, Payment has not been removed of his office as Chairperson, but […]
United Way requests applications for EUP Community Impact Grant – Deadline Feb 11
EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA – For over 65 years, United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula (UWEUP) has supported Chippewa, Mackinac and Luce counties through volunteerism, advocacy, and grant support to a variety of human service organizations. Through this foundation of support, we have encouraged and assisted nonprofits across the region […]
Sault Ste. Marie native Abby Roque named to U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team
MINNEAPOLIS — An Upper Peninsula skater is among the 22 women’s hockey players to join Hilary Knight after she was selected for her record-tying fourth Olympics at Beijing in February. Knight and Sault Ste. Marie’s Abby Roque were chosen by USA Hockey as the U.S. women seek to defend their […]
Betty White dead at 99
Beloved actress, comedian and American icon Betty White has died, just weeks before a milestone birthday. Betty passed away at her home just before 9:30 AM Friday. A trailblazer and pioneer in media, Betty had the longest running career for any woman in TV prior to her death — starring in multiple […]
LSSU’s 2022 Banished Words Released
Sault Ste. Marie, MI — Mass communication? Miscommunication! If you’re going to turn to the vernacular to make yourself known, be sure you’re accurate and concise. Avoid error in and exploitation of everyday language. In short, do the opposite of what the public and the media did this year. The irked […]















