The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the Canadian equivalent of the Blue Angels, a highly skilled precision aerobatics team arrived in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario fifteen minutes behind schedule of their planned 10:30 am arrival. The show they put on was well worth the wait! Rather heavy crowds gathered on both sides […]
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UPDATE: FOUND — Police search for missing autistic youth from Kincheloe
UPDATE: Police report that Thomas Sharp, Jr has been located safe and sound. ORIGINAL STORY: The Chippewa County Sheriff Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Kincheloe youth. Thomas Sharp, Jr was last seen earlier this afternoon at his home at 25 Forrest Lodge in Kincheloe. […]
One of the common questions farmers ask themselves is, “How can I maximize production while minimizing inputs?” The answer is in the soil!
One of the most important components to your soil is its organic matter, or the residues of microbes, plants, and animals that are actively decomposing. Soil organic matter is about 50% carbon and 5% nitrogen, among other nutrients that your crops need. It improves water infiltration, soil physical condition, increases […]
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 […]
Little Richard, rock’n’roll pioneer, dies aged 87
Little Richard, one of the pioneers of the first wave of rock’n’roll, has died. He was 87. Richard – whose real name was Richard Penniman – had been in poor health for several years, suffering hip problems, a stroke and a heart attack. Rolling Stone magazine said Richard’s son, Danny […]
Sault Tribe and Kewadin Casinos extends temporary closure in continued response to COVID-19
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich.—To assure the health and safety of its tribal members, team members and community, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ government and the Kewadin Casinos have extended the temporary closure of the tribal government and all five casinos until June 1. The tribe’s highest priority […]
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 […]
Father, son charged with killing black man Ahmaud Arbery
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia authorities arrested a white father and son Thursday and charged them with murder in the February shooting death of a black man they had pursued in a truck after spotting him running in their neighborhood. The charges came more than two months after Ahmaud Arbery, […]
Whitmer restarts manufacturing, extends stay-home to May 28
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that auto and other manufacturing workers can return to the job next week, further easing her stay-at-home order while extending it through May 28 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturers — which account for 19% of the state’s economy — […]
Capitol Commission Can Ban Guns In Building
The Michigan State Capitol Commission does have the authority to ban firearms in the Capitol, Attorney General Dana Nessel said today in a letter to the members. Ms. Nessel’s letter comes as commission members were expected to hear legal advice that existing law supersedes its authority in potentially banning the […]